Certainly they oppose this as all those released will vote Democratic!!!

{Certainly they oppose this as all those released will vote Democratic!!!}

What makes you say that?

If the stupid, failed drug war is a major issue with people, they're most likely Greens, Libertarians or Ron Paul supporters, as they've all been openly opposed to the drug war for years.

Dems ought to price out the dolllar cost of warehousing crack dealers/users versus the cost of helping them straighten out their lives and becoming productive people and tax payers. We should ask Rudy: how long do you think we'll need to keep a kid in jail before he decides to go straight, and at what cost?

Small time dealers and addicts? Without demand from individual users there are no dealers, small or big. The problem is only solved by legalizing drugs.

Just because they are released from prison, doesn't mean they will have the right to vote! They will still have to pay to have their rights restored..in case you forgot, felons can't vote. They're not giving them amnesty, they're just reducing their ridiculous sentences. And yes, as long as there is prohibition, there will be drug dealers (which is where the violence surrounding drugs comes from). But common sense has never been a strong suit with the gov't. Personally, I can't believe we're releasing crack delears before all the people doing ridiculous-length sentences from mere possession of marijuana, a drug that has NEVER killed one single person..at least not from using the drug...Now, Mr. Piggie may have blown away a few herb lovers, though...

>>>>felons can't vote.