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(1,935 posts) Thu Dec 25, 2014, 02:59 PM Dec 2014

Hatred of Cops and Support of Drug Legalization [View all]

I agree with most of the dominant views at this site. Two exceptions are when it comes to legalization of drugs and hatred of law enforcement. This is partly because of events involving members of my family. Two were killed by drugs and one was shot and killed in the line of duty.

I'm wondering about the connection between the group that's pro-drug and the group that's anti-police. Are they the same people? Anyone have a Venn diagram? When I think back, everyone I've personally known who hated the cops was into illegal drugs.

Which of the following statements do you agree with? :

* I support drug legalization & I hate the police.

* I support drug legalization & I support the police.

* I'm against drug legalization & I hate the police.

* I'm against drug legalization & I support the police.

Is there anyone who isn't into drugs, but supports legalization?

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Hatred of Cops and Support of Drug Legalization [View all] JEFF9K Dec 2014 OP

I support NOT destroying lives by NOT filling up our prisons lame54 Dec 2014 #1

Some adjustments may be needed. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #98

There are lots of people who aren't "into drugs" who support legalization. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #2

I don't hate cops, I'm opposed to police brutality Nevernose Dec 2014 #3

Support this ^^^. Gee did prohibition in the 30's build up mafia and violence? on point Dec 2014 #11

^----- This----^ Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #14

I, too, am opposed to police brutality ... JEFF9K Dec 2014 #22

+1 NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #44

I disagree that even on this site the majority blindly condemns cops. Anansi1171 Dec 2014 #85

Racism in cop culture SHOULD be eliminated. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #96

+1000000 treestar Dec 2014 #94

How about none of the above? Downwinder Dec 2014 #4

I expected lots of NONE OF THE ABOVE responses ... JEFF9K Dec 2014 #17

You are a walking right-wing meme machine. n/t Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #20

I agree with the right wing on almost nothing. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #24

Let's see. In this thread alone, you've got liberals hating police and spitting on Vietnam soldiers. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #27

I'm just stating facts. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #74

Except the "facts" you state BlindTiresias Dec 2014 #81

Facts are facts. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #97

If you'd do a little research, you'd find that was buillshit. Nice try though. HERVEPA Dec 2014 #32

Nothing I said was untrue. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #99

I have heard that, too. Downwinder Dec 2014 #42

bullshit G_j Dec 2014 #78

If you were "there" you were a soldier, no? JEFF9K Dec 2014 #100

I support an end to the drug war that disproportionally incarcerates MY people. bravenak Dec 2014 #5

I'm for legalization of all drugs Alittleliberal Dec 2014 #6

Ay yay yay alcibiades_mystery Dec 2014 #7

I'll go with 2. I think the war on drugs has harmed and corrupted the police. They are victims too. on point Dec 2014 #8

Legalization would reduce violent crimes. Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #9

2nd choice Runningdawg Dec 2014 #10

Using illegal drugs has given many white people the opportunity to be treated like black people. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #12

Some drug users Alittleliberal Dec 2014 #15

I hate racist trolls on DU RandiFan1290 Dec 2014 #13

Alert Results giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #21

Good call jurors. HERVEPA Dec 2014 #33

Yes indeed.... giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #35

Yep. Sometimes. HERVEPA Dec 2014 #38

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #102

Yes! tenderfoot Dec 2014 #60

How is that relevant to this thread? JEFF9K Dec 2014 #25

Every single person I knew that hated the cops ... JEFF9K Dec 2014 #101

I don't agree with any of your statements Major Nikon Dec 2014 #16

Prohibition is a failed public policy. nt TeamPooka Dec 2014 #18

Prohibition of ALCOHOL was a failed conservative policy. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #26

Are you going to argue that drug prohibition is a successful public policy? Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #30

It limits drug usage. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #65

There's research saying drug policy has little impact on drug use rates. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #70

Prohibition of drugs happened around the same time with the same failed results Major Nikon Dec 2014 #34

You think that things would be better ... JEFF9K Dec 2014 #66

Things were certainly better when alcohol was legalized Major Nikon Dec 2014 #73

Yes. Here's why: Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #76

Yep. Criminilizing drugs does more damage than the drugs themselves. hunter Dec 2014 #104

Alcohol IS a drug. The war on drugs ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #39

We all know that alcohol is a drug ... JEFF9K Dec 2014 #68

Yes we can - it's called history. n/t ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #87

I have two friends who died from using the drug alcohol. Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #46

I'm not "into drugs", but support their legalization. surrealAmerican Dec 2014 #19

You probably mean "illegal drugs" Trillo Dec 2014 #23

Every police force in the nation has a financial interest in prohibition. Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #47

Funny thing about straw men is that they're usually brainless. Scootaloo Dec 2014 #28

I don't hate police rbrnmw Dec 2014 #29

Don't forget Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #31

The majority are retired cops, finally free to speak out eridani Dec 2014 #57

+1 nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #61

I don't do drugs but am definitely onecaliberal Dec 2014 #36

I'm not into drugs, I don't "hate" cops, and I support legalization 100% tularetom Dec 2014 #37

I don't see 'hatred of law enforcement' on DU TransitJohn Dec 2014 #40

What about posters who say... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #45

It is hyperbole. They probably don't exclude the possibility that a good cop exists. Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #48

Actually, one verified bluntly to me that he meant exactly that. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #50

No, your conflation of an opionion with 'hatred' notwithstanding. eom TransitJohn Dec 2014 #62

Read all the threads. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #69

there is plenty of it treestar Dec 2014 #95

I'm the stereotype you're seeking.... mike_c Dec 2014 #41

You don't exist. You died in rehab from a pot overdose. Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #49

This one time I injected 6 whole marijuanas Alittleliberal Dec 2014 #53

I was there. bravenak Dec 2014 #56

I support drug legalization & I support the police. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #43

I'm for legalization, and against police lies and abuses. Savannahmann Dec 2014 #51

Excellent post. Live and Learn Dec 2014 #92

I support the police. Aerows Dec 2014 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author otohara Dec 2014 #54

I've had nice cops when I've been pulled over tabbycat31 Dec 2014 #83

i support most drug legalization Ramses Dec 2014 #55

How about a little nuance? n/t 99Forever Dec 2014 #58

So our only options are to hate police or support them? Meh. nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #59

I'm guessing that you are in the camp ... JEFF9K Dec 2014 #71

I support legalization of most drugs and I support police. aikoaiko Dec 2014 #63

I'm not into drugs and I don't hate 'police'. I am opposed to the failed right wing 'War sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #64

I know people in the MMJ business who oppose legalization AND hate cops. nt bemildred Dec 2014 #67

Not sure what the MMJ business is ... JEFF9K Dec 2014 #72

Medical Marijuana. bemildred Dec 2014 #86

I support police who are intelligent, decent, responsible, and professional. True Blue Door Dec 2014 #75

I support legalization hifiguy Dec 2014 #77

I support well regulated drug legalization and a well regulated honest police force. Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #79

Terribly Loaded Question ProfessorGAC Dec 2014 #80

Saw this post yesterday and was honestly shocked. Anansi1171 Dec 2014 #82

I believe any citizen should be able to shoot dope smokers. DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2014 #84

I define "support the police" to include that LE needs to be held to a very petronius Dec 2014 #88

I am 150% against prison privitization. Initech Dec 2014 #89

+1 nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #91

I can see hatred of cops from people into illegal drugs JonLP24 Dec 2014 #90

I support drug legalization and the police treestar Dec 2014 #93

The brutal and often racist and steroid addled drug warrior cops can all go to hell. hunter Dec 2014 #103

cigarettes are legal but the number of smokers has been declining for years. just make it declasse NewDeal_Dem Dec 2014 #105

Well this went over like a fart in church LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #106

I personally wouldn't use drugs, but support legalization of most drugs. Calista241 Dec 2014 #107