OT: Interesting article on drug enforcement in Oxford

[DistrictDawg92]

This goes on in Starkville just as bad or worse. Ruin a kids life just because he wants to smoke a little bowl every now and then, which happens to be perfectly legal in other states in our country.

[LanceHarbor]

They didn't even bring me in. I remember like it was yesterday. They said "you look like you know a lot of people in this town, so if you want these charges(one joint) to go away, you need to work with us. They said I would remain 100% anonymous, even though I asked what happens if they want to face their accuser". It is sad that they would prey on young kids for something like weed. Now with all that is going on with spice, yeah I would be all for them using it on spice, or blow. But not weed. Come On MAN

Effing BS. Trying to ruin people's lives to justify their own existence.

[Cabo32]

Effing BS. Trying to ruin people's lives to justify their own existence.

They're getting paid because others fear what will happen to them..even though there are few/if any legal ramifications...kinda sounds like the mafia

[War Machine Dawg]

This goes on in Starkville just as bad or worse. Ruin a kids life just because he wants to smoke a little bowl every now and then, which happens to be perfectly legal in other states in our country.

But it's still illegal federally. Don't get on your high horse like it's some clear cut issue. I've worked in a DA's office and I can say that while legalizing pot would reduce our workload and take some stress off the system, I also firmly believe it's a gateway drug. I would be incredibly concerned that legalizing marijuana would lead to an increase in the number of hard drug cases we see.

Sorry if I'm reading too much into your post. If so, my apologies. And a preemptive "my bad" for taking this thread even marginally political.

[DistrictDawg92]

But it's still illegal federally. Don't get on your high horse like it's some clear cut issue. I've worked in a DA's office and I can say that while legalizing pot would reduce our workload and take some stress off the system, I also firmly believe it's a gateway drug. I would be incredibly concerned that legalizing marijuana would lead to an increase in the number of hard drug cases we see.

Sorry if I'm reading too much into your post. If so, my apologies. And a preemptive "my bad" for taking this thread even marginally political.

I'm not getting on my high horse. All I'm saying is that it's sad that the government uses a kids life to their disposal so that they can catch another college student that is selling weed. And don't think for a second that the dealer who was ratted on doesn't know who did it or atleast have a suspicion, which honestly puts the rat's well being in jeopardy. My main point is that they are ruining a kid's life with threats of maximum penalty if they don't rat when, in the end, it's just a plant that is considered legal in other parts of the country.
Yes I do agree that marijuana is a gateway drug, but so is alcohol. The kids who want to smoke, will find it, legal or not. The kids who don't want to smoke, won't, legal or not. Just like the kids who don't want to drink don't, although it's legal.

[RossDawg82]

There are some very large circles that believe the "war on drugs" was a racist war to begin with. I understand if they use kids to get to the "big" dealers, but using kids to bust someone else by selling a dime bag.... If you think that's right, 1. You have never smoked good pot before. 2. Are very unhappy with you life. 3. Just a piece of shit who loves to see others misery.
If pot is that big a deal to local law enforcement then they need to reduce staff because that's our tax dollars at work.

[BossDawg]

Drug activity is indeed alive and well in every college town, but it's becoming pretty rampant in Oxford. They have a main artery connected to Memphis, which is a huge distribution hub for traffickers....and you better believe they are well aware of the business opportunities just down the road. My brother in law works for North MS Narcotics and although he won't go into much detail, he will admit that the Oxford/Memphis relationship takes up much of their time.

[BoomBoom]

Drug busting activity is indeed alive and well in every college town, but it's becoming pretty rampant in Oxford. They have a main artery connected to War on Drugs funding, which is a huge distribution hub for taxpayer dollars....and you better believe they are well aware of the business opportunities just down the road. My brother in law works for North MS Narcotics and although he won't go into much detail, he will admit that the Oxford/Memphis relationship takes up much of their grant applications.

FIFY.