"We simply do not catch
a high enough percentage of
users to make the law a real threat,
although we do catch enough
to seriously overburden
our legal system."
by:
John Kaplan
Jackson Eli Reynolds professor of law at Stanford University, Special Attorney US Dept of Justice, author
Source:
"Crime and Justice" from the series 'Courses by Newspaper' appearing in numerous American newspapers in October 1977
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Make what "law" a real threat ? Real law is not a threat ! What legal system ? In Amerika, exists a Police State system of tyranny.
 -- Mike, Norwalk     
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    If he meant " to seriously overburden our legal system" that our jails are full to overflowing with non violent people, then he is correct.
     -- jim k, Austin, Tx     
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    Forget about overburdening the courts, the property seizures is what it is all about -- that's where 'law enforcement' gets it money. Good luck trying to get it back even if you are innocent. Legalized theft.
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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