Political Commentary from a Close Friend
Normally on the weekend, I would write my opinion about a political issue, but as the election is pending a few days (I already voted) I was looking for something a else to write about. However, a close friend of mine wrote something very insightful, and with their permission, I have been granted the ability to share their thoughts. They wish to remain anonymous so no name will be given.
“Today I’m going to do what people tend to use social media for, and post whatever random thoughts pop in my head for the sake of self-gratification and to start a discussion. So why are our country’s priorities so out of whack? We’re spending our taxpayer dollar on a police and prison system that simply don’t work the way they are. I mean, we’ve got cops who set up prostitution busts actively looking for people to entice into making a decision that would lead to their arrest, whereas simply legalizing prostitution would decrease sex trafficking by allowing sex workers to more easily report abuse without feeling intimidated by police. There are statistics in New Zealand that I could pull up to prove that. We’re wasting boatloads of money keeping people in prison for drug offenses, while addicts would be better off being left alone to get treatment or let them do their die off and stop using up the earth’s resources. Putting someone behind bars for just having a substance on them or just trying something recreational seems silly to me. That money could be spent on more traffic cops. People in car accidents harm themselves unintentionally, not on purpose. What makes people want to do either of these things? It all boils down to the economy. People sell their bodies because they don’t have enough to pay the bills. People do drugs to escape the stress of the daily grind. When the top 1/10 of the top 1% of the economy has about as much wealth as the bottom 90%, you know there’s a problem. Capitalism is better than the alternatives, but this is what happens when it’s left unchecked. And now we’re concerned about wasting money on building a wall to keep from immigrants crossing the border. and bringing drugs? Get your priorities in check, people! They aren’t the problem. People like you are. I think if people just let go of their preconceived notions of morality from a different era, people would actually see who’s causing most of our country’s problems. The moneybags at the very top. I feel bad sitting idly just doing nothing about how things are. I want to help change the world, but I don’t know the best avenue for attack.”
I hope that this can provide some insight on some key issues. I am certain this individual is far from the only person who feels this way on these issues.