Archive for March, 2010

Something Funny

The Epidemic

    Crack cocaine became popular in the 1980′s. The drug was cheaper and easier to obtain, so it became a drug that many were able to use, expanding its class. Powdered cocaine was and still is more expensive than crack cocaine and is often known as “a rich man’s drug”.  “Public concern about crack [...]

Reasons not to use drugs….

1. Your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health… 2. Your family and friends…. 3. Your career and or school… 4. Your money and financial status… 5. Your time There are many reasons not to use drugs and the above reasons are just a few. Drugs can ruin your life and the lives of others that [...]

Powder…

This is an image of the powder form of cocaine

Cocaine v. Crack Cocaine

The question is why ? Why is there such a tremendous difference between the number of years sentenced dealing with the same drug.  Crack is cocaine; therefore cocaine is crack.  COCAINE: is an akaloid that is found in the leaves of a South American plant known as Erythroxylon coca. Cocaine induces a sense of euphoria [...]

Racial Disparity

There is a really big issue with the racial disparity in regards to the prison system. Especially with the convictions that involve crack cocaine and cocaine. Research has shown that more than 60% of people in prison are of racial or ethnic minorities. Is that a coincidence we must ask ourselves. This percentage comes from [...]

Same-Sex Marriage

This topic has been debatable for a very long time now. Many changes have been made to the LAW in order to move barriers same sex couples face…. Follow the link to the article I read below !!! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_dc_gay_marriage

How Much is Enough ?

When is enough actually enough? And who gets to determine how much is enough ? Many things and events may take us by surprise. Recently Haiti was devastated and torn apart by an earthquake and we as Americans rushed to the forefront of helping this country get out of an unpredictable rut. Chile has also [...]

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