Just watched an excellent documentary which I really wish everyone would take the time to watch. It’s much more serious than the title might imply. Thought I would share some thoughts before I head out for the night.
It has never made any sense to me to live in a society—this so called democracy— where one substance is deemed legal and others are not. A system where innocent people who are born into a world of crime, addiction, disconnection and are thus often prosecuted, and imprisoned (or even killed), for doing what they can to provide for their families and surviving. What kind of punishment is that? Is that justice?
The prison populations (in America especially) have soared while drugs—illegal or not—are in higher demand than ever. More money is spent on prisons than universities these days (see this link for more fun facts about America’s prison system:https://sites.google.com/site/educationvsprisoninamerica/facts-about-america-s-prison-sytem).
Just like the war on cancer or the war on terrorism, the war on drugs is a joke. And it makes me sick to my stomach how hypocritical and irrational humans can be. Then again, considering the circumstances and perimeters of our inherently corrupt monetary based social system where profit is king, what more can we expect?
Alcohol is a drug (arguably the worst of the worst when you look at the death + violence statistics). Cigarettes are a drug. Caffeine is a drug. And there are opiate-like substances in milk (which have a function in nature to ensure that the calf gets fed) in case you’re wondering why dairy products are so addictive. Not to mention the chemicals used in our foods to sell product. And what about all the prescription medicines that are force fed to us through advertising by pharmaceutical companies and the medical establishment to endlessly manipulate our bodies and minds?
Lets not kid ourselves, drugs are drugs. Some are more useful or harmful than others.
Drugs are not the problem. They are the symptom of a much deeper problem that is rooted in the very fabric of our social system itself. I’ve lived in over 5 countries throughout my life. It’s the same place ultimately.
The American Dream has become the american nightmare. We are all citizens. We are all part of it. Gatekeepers. I’m enjoying life right now and there is much good in the world. But we can do so much better. Lets not get too comfortable. There’s a good saying a friend once told me: “Always be happy, never satisfied”.
It’s so easy to not care. So easy…
I felt it’s time to speak out. I hope others do the same. Watch and share. Have a good weekend.