So, when I saw the woman holding the sign, I had to introduce myself to her.

She told me she was Lillie Holliday, the mother of Omar Shariff Thornton. I explained to Ms. Holliday that I had closely followed Omars story when it first happened, and as the police investigation continued. We spoke about the racist, hostile environment at Hartford Distributors in Manchester, and we spoke about the police investigation that was, in my opinion, shoddy at best, and steeped in the racism that Manchester, and its police force (like most police forces across the country) are so famous for. Ms. Holliday spoke with passion about the son she held so dear in her heart, and of the racism that his supervisors at Hartford Distributors allowed to continue unabated. I told Ms. Holliday that I firmly believed that Omar was not a monster, as many wanted to claim, but rather a man who was a victim of institutionalized racism who decided to fight back. Omar Shariff Thornton was a modern day Nat Turner, standing strong against racism. It is unfortunate that he lost his own life while fighting the battle. The system of white supremacy in this country was to blame for what happened August 3, 2010. Yes, racism KILLED Omar Shariff Thornton! Can someone please tell me WHY it took the Klanchester police A YEAR to look through Omars cell phone and come to the conclusion that there were NO PICTURES of the racist graffiti he had seen at work and SHOWN to friends and family? Could it be they were wiping away the evidence? And really, how can anyone claim with a straight face that there was no evidence of racism yet ADMIT that employees of Hartford Distributors saw a picture of Barack Obama with a noose around his neck at the job site? Ummm lets see Omar said he saw a picture of a Black man being

Remembering Omar Shariff Thornton

By Joanna Iovino Back in March, while at a rally for Trayvon Martin, who was killed by racist George Zimmerman, I saw a woman with a sign that said Racism killed my son! On the sign was a picture that I knew very well, a picture of Omar Shariff Thornton, a man who was subjected to racism on his job, and whose concerns were not taken seriously by his employers; a man who felt he had no other choice than to take matters into his own hands; a man who killed eight co-workers who he described as racists; a man who I cannot help but to see as a hero.

The Hart Monitor Issue 5 July 2012 Page 1 Remembering Omar Shariff Thornton Page 2 Who are the REAL Terrorists? Page 3 Where are Our Men? Page 4 Feed My Sheep Page 5 They Still Refuse to Listen How are the Children? Page 6 Position on the War on Drugs Page 7 They Still Refuse to Listen War on Drugs Turns 41 Page 8 Recommended Reading Join Us!

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lynched. Barack Obama is a Black man, and nooses are typically used to lynch people, yet the police want to say that the evidence did not back up his claims?? It is hard for me to have any sympathy for the so-called victims in this story. To me, the people who were killed were predators. They knew that they could get away with racist graffiti at work. They knew they could mistreat Omar Shariff Thornton without repercussions. They felt secure in their belief that they could be blatantly racist on the job without consequences. And for a long time, they got away with it. The management of Hartford Distributors did NOTHING for Omar Shariff Thornton when he complained about the racist environment he was subjected to. None of Omars co-workers stood up for him against those who were practicing racism. So, Omar took things into his own hands. What other choice did he have? Omar Shariff Thornton was psychologically attacked on a regular basis, and decided to fight back when it was clear that his tormenters were going to go unpunished. Frankly, my first thought when I heard about the shooting at Hartford distributors was Well, that is eight less racist pigs in the world. Omar Shariff Thornton was a warrior, and deserves to be honored as such. Ms. Holliday will be holding a memorial celebration in honor of her son Omar at Vibz Uptown at 3155 Main Street in Hartford. The event will be held on August 3, 2012 from 7:00 pm2:00am.There will be food, entertainment and speakers. Featured guests include Willie Hodge and Shihan Willie Mack. Tickets can be purchased at Nays Wireless Center locations at 2279 Main Street (860-206-1855) or 3155 Main Street (860-727-0092). Please visit www.ostfoundationfund.com.

there was a reasonable chance for a change in power. --William

Kunstler in Jacksonville, FL on Nov. 5, 1970

The definition of "terrorism" is fluid. A person who is classified as a "terrorist" by some can be identified as a "freedom fighter" by others. Someone who performs "terroristic acts" is often redeemed by history as time goes by and their cause is triumphant. Nelson Mandela was classified as a "terrorist" for many decades. It was not until the rest of the world came to its senses and recognized the evils of (official) apartheid that Nelson Mandela was heralded as a hero. To the British who held sway over the colonists in the years leading up the American Revolution, those who fought against their oppressive policies were "criminals", they were "lawless"- they were "terrorists." Individual acts of aggression have their place in any struggle for freedom and equality. People want to claim that what makes something a "terrorist" act is that it is unprovoked and innocent civilians are killed. Which, of course, makes all of the soldiers who fought in the numerous American imperialistic wars of aggression and killed thousands of innocent civilians "terrorists". But, no, we define soldiers as American patriots. It is OK for them to kill in cold blood, because they have the backing of the American government and are part of an organized military. We classify people from so called enemy nations who dare to fight back against American acts of aggression and imperialism as "terrorists" instead. It is interesting that Palestinians are defined as terrorists, while Israelis are not. Israel perpetrates far more acts of violence upon the Palestinians then vice versa. Of course, in this day and age, only Muslims are seen as "terrorists" and the Qur'an is looked upon as a training manual for "terrorism" (while the violence throughout the Bible is considered acceptable). No one wants to comprehend that most acts that are labeled as "terrorism" are DIRECT responses to the acts of violence, oppression and imperialism the US has been engaged in for centuries. Instead, they want to claim that "terrorists" hate "freedom". Meanwhile, in most cases they are fighting FOR freedom: freedom from American imperialism, freedom from the oppressive policies of US supported governments, freedom from occupation by foreign armies. Americans are quick to label any act of aggression by a Muslim as a "terrorist" act. If a Middle Eastern person expresses sympathy for

Who are the REAL Terrorists?

By Joanna Iovino

Terrorism has a place. It always has. I am not sure that now is the time for it, because my reading of history always indicated that it was best used when there was a chance for transfer of power: such as the Israeli's used in Palestine in 1945 and 1946, doing such "nonviolent" things as blowing up the Kind David Hotel, among others. The Algerians used it in the streets of Algiers in 1954 and 1955.The American colonists used it from 1766 to 1776 and beyond, and other countries and other societies have used it, but always at a time when it was to be successful, when

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someone who commits violence in protest of acts of war by Americans, they are considered a "terrorist sympathizer". Yet, we do not label acts of violence perpetrated by whites, especially white "Christians" as terrorist acts.

Unless, of course, they commit acts of revolutionary violence in aggression and oppression. Then, they MIGHT be labeled

solidarity with the struggles of victims of American imperialism, terrorists. Or, more likely, they will just be called brain washed, even redeem themselves by running back into the arms of the

misguided or be given the label of mentally ill. Maybe they can white collective and claiming that they were kidnapped and had Stockholms Syndrome ahem does the name Patty Hearst ring a bell? If standing up against the corrupt system and fighting for

freedom for all oppressed people is terrorism then terrorists are HEROES. The ACTUAL terrorists, the white folks who are sword, and therefore, deserve to DIE by the sword. As for oppressing people all over the world, have chosen to live by the innocent victims? In this white supremacist world, there ARE no innocent white people. Silence is complicity. A white person who does not stand up AGAINST the system in its entirety is PART of the system, and thus is the enemy of any struggle for freedom and justice. Choosing to NOT take sides is choosing to side with throughout the world. So, I ask. Who are the REAL clear.

(US backed Israeli soldier accosting Palestinian child.)

Timothy McVeigh, who is responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing, killed 168 people. Until 9/11, his act was unprecedented in the sheer number of victims. Yet Homeland Security says that Timothy McVeigh was NOT a terrorist. After all, he was a white Christian, and that just does not meet the American definition of terrorist. Nope, he was just an ordinary guy who was angry at the government and decided to murder innocent civilians without provocation. Now what was that definition of terrorism again? I guess it should be amended, because as far as I can see, the ONLY thing distinguishing McVeigh from those labeled as terrorists by our government is his status as a white (Christian) man. If you look at the record, arent white so-called Christian men

the enemy. And collectively, white folks are the enemy of freedom terrorists??? I think the answer to THAT question is abundantly

Where are our men?

By Evelyn Richardson I used to get so angry. I used to not understand. I used to

complain, cry, and fight. But after years of witnessing many of our men being defeated by a system that locks them out of the competitive job markets because of their past, I can see (not

accept) why so many of our men just simply throw their hands up and walk away from the struggle many of our women have had to take on by ourselves. I can never be a man. I can never fulfill a absence of that which is capable, I push to sustain my family.

and women the biggest perpetrators of terroristic acts throughout history? Lets see. The murder of millions of indigenous people when Europeans discovered America. Unprovoked? Check. Innocent civilians killed? Check. Hmmmm sounds like

role that is outside of my capabilities. Nor do I want to. But in the

terrorism to me. How about the Black Holocaust, also known as the Trans-Atlantic slave trade? Did the men and women who the Europeans who attacked them? I dont think so. Were were stolen from their homes and forced into slavery provoke innocent civilians killed? By the millions. So, yes, once again, Terrorism. Wars of aggression in Iraq and Afghanistan? Terrorism and terrorism. How about the system of mass valuable asset,,, their men? Sounds like terrorism to me.

All the while I wonder Where are the men? Last night my family got a visit. It was 8:45pm exactly and I was surprised because I really dont get un-announced guests. It was my sons father. Up me all over again how much I still love him but know that he is not the man for me. My son is so excited. This is the man that loves to play and talks to them for hours sometimes. They miss that he will ever totally commit to our family life of working,

from New Haven smelling like a pack of cigarettes and reminding

sounds like terrorism to me. Vietnam War? Terrorism. Jim Crow?

incarceration that strips communities of color of their most But, of course, white folks cant possibly BE terrorists, right?

him. My 12 year old daughter has long ago given up believing school, community service, and family responsibility so she isnt

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excited anymore and in her pre-teen years has started using words like I hate him, he gets on my nerve, hes a bum, etc. I always redirect her with the love that he shared with her in his

entertainment. Clothing will also be available. This is being done to feed the hungry and homeless with respect and dignity for each individual. Three simple words were spoken by Jesus himself: "Feed MY Sheep." We believe He meant more than just food. He also meant love, caring, compassion, and shelter. About the F. L. A. V. F. L. A.V. was created by Lorraine Lee, CEO of Queen Royal Entertainment in February 2012 in order to form a community of young women empowering other young women to help people in our community who were hungry, homeless, or who were going through lifes most difficult times and needed an ear to listen or some guidance and direction. Our First Feed the Streets event was held on February 19, 2012, We were able to feed 100 people with the help of South Park Inn, Leasah Sparks of 97.5 F.M. Nichols College Radio (one of our sponsors), Elvin Diaz, Manager, C-Town, 1744 Park Street, Victoria Christgau of the Connecticut Center for Nonviolence, and Constance Dunlap/Family. For this special event, Queen Royal Entertainment is partnering with The John Nevin Project, South Park Inn, C-Town, and Leasah Sparks of 97.5 F. M. About Lorraine Lee

stay. He was the first father she knew because she was 2 years old the beginning. I remember the first time she called him daddy. We both laughed because I knew that at 2 years she had

when I started dating him, and she was totally in love with him in

mistakenly mistook him for her real dad because he was also over six feet, same complexion, and muscular build. All of my friends thought that this was so funny but my baby had already claimed action dad.

her new dad and eventually couldnt identify her real missing in

So he whizzes through telling our son that he will be back to spend some time with him if his mom allows and then as routine my son turns to me with those big just like daddy eyes asking if his daddy can come back and be with him. I look at the clock and his dad knows exactly where I am going and he promises that he is going to help his mother set up a table and will be right back. Grinch Who Stole Christmas followed by Karate Kid later. At this time 11:00pm rolls around and I know what is happening

So my family returns to watching our movie on family night. The

and I tell my son to call his dad and tell him that it is too late for

him to come over now. He places the call, gives the message, and

hangs up. 11:45 his dad calls and begs to still come. He states hes on his way and we hang up. My baby falls asleep at 11:56pm and the last I remember it was 12:15am.

His daddy never came, never called to change the plans; this is the routine and story of his involvement most of the time.

Lorraine Lee, is the CEO of Queen Royal Entertainment and has served in this position for the last 2 years. She has volunteered in the community most of her life for organizations like CRT Neighborhood Services, Stowe village Community Center, Womens Halfway House, and Feed My Sheep (F. L. A. V. ). She has volunteered at the Stowe Village Community Center as a tutor helping youngsters with their homework. She has served on the Board of Trustees for CRT Neighborhood Services for 6 years, providing information to the community regarding services available at CRT. She has also volunteered at the Halfway House for Women in Hartford as a mentor for women from ages 19 and up in Life Skills Training. In the early 2000s she campaigned and spoke at the Legislative Office Building to Senators, against world hunger and on what we need to do about the widespread hunger in our City of Hartford. For the past 3 years she has judged artists for their performances

Going backwards while my son was awake, I say Hes not

coming baby. My son says I know hes not but I love him

anyway. Hes my dad! I look in his eyes, those big brown daddy myself Where are the men? and I gently kiss my son and say then I think Maybe not.

eyes and smile and say that he is and will always be as I think to Maybe next time hell come and stay with you for a while and

Feed My Sheep
By Lorraine Lee Queen Royal Entertainment presents Feed My Sheep with F. L. A. V. - Female Lyricists Against Violence, The John Nevin Project, and Track Bandits. On the third Sunday of every month, 1-4pm, at the corner of Main Street and Park Street, we will be feeding the homeless and the hungry, and providing some

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on many different levels and started her own business management company Queen Royal Entertainment. She is working with platinum producers and record labels. She is also working with singers, songwriters, rappers, photographers, dancers, and models to develop their skills. She is also the creator of Connecticut Rizing Starz Professional Musical Business Support Forum under the guidance of John (Noodle) Nevin, which will benefit several artists in need of musical knowledge and critique. Recently, she has formed a group called F. L. A. V. (Female Lyricists Against Violence) under Queen Royal Entertainment to help empower other young women and to help them to become self-sufficient young women in our communities. About The John Nevins Project The John Nevins Project (Band) was formed by John (Noodle) Nevin. John Noodle Nevin has 30 years of experience as a professional musician / producer. He has toured the world, been on MTV, Club MTV, Showtime at the Apollo (twice), and the Arsenio Hall Show, He performed as a headliner at Radio City Music Hall, etc. He has also performed with and recorded for artists ranging from Evelyn "Champagne" King, Mel'isa Morgan, Emma Bunton, the American Idol Cast (3rd year w/ Fantasia) Shontelle, Rihanna, and many, many more. His qualifications as an expert for Connecticut Rizing Starz Professional Musical Business Support Forum are unparalleled. He is a world class bassist, performer, and producer. About the Track Bandits A Branch of Queen Royal Entertainment, Track Bandits was formed in 2012 by Julian N. Bowen Riggz and consists of a team of artists from all genres; dance, music, art, photography, and modeling. Track Bandits is working and bringing together trend setters to go above and beyond. They are currently branding the name Track Bandits in Hartford and surrounding areas. To volunteer and sponsor Feed My Sheep Please call Queen Royal Entertainment at 860-519 -1684 or email lorraine@queenroyalentertainment.comcastbiz.net or queenroyalentertainment.comcastbiz.net or queenroyalentertainment@yahoo.com

How are the Children?

The Book of ABE 5:149 (Bryan) By Alphonso McGriff III When all is said and done, the final question will always be How Are the Children? Some have revolutionary, cultural, spiritual, racial, universal, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, and other religious beliefs. When were done committing to these beliefs, How Are the Children? Some believe in special diets, veggie diets, fruit diets, vegan diets, juice diets, protein diets, low fat diets, non fat diets, bean diets, and to hell with diets. After were finished committing to these diets, How Are the Children? Some believe in political parties. They are Republican, Democrat, Independent, Green Party, Tea Party, House, Club, and No party representatives. After were finished committing to these parties, How Are the Children? Some believe they are these Black, White, Red, Yellow, or Brown color/culture-based identities. After were finished committing to one of these color/culture Identities, How Are the Children? Some believe they are African, Indigenous, European, Indian, Arab, Asian, Asiatic, Hebrews, Supreme Universal Humans Becoming, etc. After were finished committing to these identifications, How Are the Children? Some believe we are rich, poor, middle class, upper class, lower class, untouchables, dalits, harijans, third world, slaves, masters, overseers, Klu Klux Klaners, freedom riders, civil righters, Black

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panthers, niggers, skin heads, negroes, aryan nationers, and wiggers. After were finished committing to these cast systems, names and classes, How Are the Children?

What is your contribution? If the Children are not evolving and making progress, we have failed at life. So . . . How Are the Children?

Some believe we should fight for freedom, civil rights, human rights, equal rights, land, natural resources, power, money, positions, titles, and prestige. After were finished fighting for this stuff, How Are the Children? People believe we can get to the moon, mars, Saturn, black holes, stars, and other planets and celestial entities. When we finally get there, How Are the Children? People are trying to get to church, college, Heaven, the mall, the movies, award shows, the club, the game, the glory, and the life of wonderment and grandeur. Once we get there, How Are the Children? Some believe we need high school diplomas, Associates Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Masters Degrees, Doctorate Degrees, jobs, retirement plans, 401ks, a home, car, pet, 2 children and a white picket fence, the American Dream, etc. After we have successfully acquired these things How Are the Children? Some believe we should be rewarded as World Champions, Rhodes Scholars, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Gold Medal winners, Super Bowl winners, World Series winners, World Cup winners, Masters Championship winners, Soul Train, Essence, NAACP, MTV, Oscars, Grammys, slammys and toe jammys winners. After everyone has been awarded and rewarded, How Are the Children? People die everyday because of religious beliefs, out of control emotions, and the desire to control others. How is it working for us? How is it working for the Children? How are the Children? Some of us are in love, done with love, looking for love, and spreading love. Where is the love for the Children? At the end of each second, each minute, each hour, and each day, if the Children are fucked up, so are weand everything we claim to believe in. We will not live forever. The state of the Children will always determine the state of the future. What is the future looking like?

Position on the War on Drugs

By Kevin Muhammad As the President of the CAAEC (CT African American

Emancipation Challenge) I have a strong position on this socalled War on Drugs, which I believe is really a War on Black, Brown and poor people. 70% of all incarceration is drug related, and less money to fund them. If we eradicated the drug problem gang violence over drug territory would still have their sons to love, nurture, send to school and produce grandchildren for them. Children would have their fathers and homes will be restored.

so if we eradicated the drug problem we would need less prisons all of these mothers who are losing their sons to street violence or

This so-called War is benefitting corrupt multi-national

corporations like Wells Fargo who laundered billions of money doing time in prison, while yet adding to the addiction cycle

from drug sales while people lost their lives physically and others plaguing this country. Corrupt judges imprisoning the innocent, corrupt district attorneys and law enforcement who disregard Black people and imprison them while suburban whites go to programs and evade jail time.

Who is going to jail? It is the Black and the Brown who sell and use sometimes less than their white counterparts. The law is to the core. disproportionately applied and America's Justice system is Racist

I am taking a personal stance and I will defend it in days, weeks and months to come. I am strongly for THE LEGALIZATION OF DRUGS BUT ONLY WITH REPARATIONS AND INDEMNIFICATION. This would stop the Black market value, regulate the drug market, stop the violence in the black community, while providing the money for jobs (black men are angry because they have no means of support to take care of a family with a felon/criminal record) and education.

Do you know 7200 kids drop out of school in America every

day???? In most communities the schools are funded by our taxes. Those who are homeowners are usually heavily tapped by their local/municipal government to pay taxes to support schools in their communities. However, there still remains a shortage of

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available books, after school programs and funding for effective educational programming. They have even cut back on summer jobs for teens in many cities which leads our youth back to the street to adopt a life of negativity and criminal behavior.

DCF or CJTS employees of color are trying to get across: Jesus also

had detractors, Socrates had people in Greece wanting to kill him. Throughout history there has always been a movement by those in power to keep voices of the hoi polloi (common people) from wanting to silence common folk? Is there no room for people to voice opposition to the powerful? James MacGregor Burns said the great function of conflict is that it arouses consciousness. shedding light on injustice or truth. What is behind the powerful

Your tax bill is higher because of the money wasted to fight the War on drugs and the imprisonment of people committing sopast 30 years at a rate of half-trillion dollars. If we had 1/4 or called drug related crimes. This spending has increased over the 25% of that every child in America would have books, adequate schooling and smaller class sizes to receive quality instruction, SAT Prep courses and programs to teach trades for those who were not academically college bound.

Members of the powerful elite always want to keep a tight lid on

the unwashed masses consciousness from erupting into action. In land, monies and lives of those considered beneath the powerful.

this manner the powerful can maintain hegemony over resources,

Our tax dollars are spent on locking up blacks, latinos and poor

whites. This would increase the marketable skills of the youth in DRUGS has taken away our hope for the future!

If we as people want to analyze why they [DCF & CJTS] still refuse to listen, all that is needed is a perusal of history.

America who later become more productive adults. The WAR ON

The supply of drugs to our kids in high school has gone up.

War on Drugs Turns 41

Statistics in 2007 say that kids reported that heroin, cocaine and hallucinogens are easier to obtain now than in the 70's and the 80's. There are actually more drugs available. This is what you get when you dont force the government to legalize drugs, regulate and control supply and re-direct the wasted tax dollars to especially our youth!!!! improve the quality of education for the American citizenry

I know this is a deadly stance and many will be upset but I am willing to place my life on the line for such a stance! Love You all my people in the struggle, and peace.

They Still Refuse to Listen

A group of State Representatives i.e. Matthew Ritter and Douglas McCrory are holding a public hearing July 2nd, 4-7pm at the etc at state run facilities. In particular the focus will be on Training School in Middletown, CT. legislative office building (Hartford), to discuss allegations of bias Department of Children & Families plus Connecticut Juvenile By Cornell Lewis

By Barbara Fair, Founder, My Brothers Keeper Americas longest war turned 41 on June 17, 2012. It is a war waged predominately in communities of color. On Friday, June 15, 2012 the CT African American Emancipation Challenge representing Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford and Waterbury gathered outside the federal courthouse in New Haven with a passionate call for its end. Kevin Muhammad, CAAEC chair stated he would rather see the millions being spent to wage this war diverted to funding resources that uplift our communities. In 1969, then president Richard Nixon decided that drug abuse was Americas public enemy #1. Two years later on June 17, 1971 he declared a war on drugs sending a 5300 word message to Congress to consolidate at the highest level a full scale attack

It is interesting to read the response of those two facilities

administrators to news a public hearing is going to take place. If we look at the response historically there should be no surprise at what is now occurring, as the public hearing approaches. There are people who deny that there is any substance in what

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on the problem. Since 1971 it has been a war with no exit strategy and trillions being dedicated to it each year. It is a war that has made America the highest incarcerator of its citizens. Since this war was waged we have been arresting over 1.5 million people every year, 75% for marijuana possession. Over 700,000 are being recycled in and out of prison on an annual basis and drugs are cheaper, more available and more potent than when the war began. Drug arrests lead to barriers in housing, employment, higher education, loss of parental rights, voting rights and basic social services. Although Nixon initiated this war the toughest drug policy came from the Clinton administration and corporations like ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) pushed for aggressive public safety policies such as mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, changes in bail industry and three strike policies. Funders to ALEC include Correctional Corporations of America established in the 1980s, the leader in privatization of prisons and building correctional partnerships with the states and feds. The war on drugs has become one of the greatest yet least challenged civil rights issues of the 21st Century. When research indicates that this war has been fought most aggressively in African American communities one has to ask the question Have Jim Crow Laws morphed into the war on drugs? The war on drugs was ushered into existence in the 70s, a decade after the civil rights gains of the 60s when opportunities for African Americans were at an all-time high. Human Rights watch research indicates that Americas drug policy has intentional consequences, is selective in its enforcement, prosecution and its decision making around who goes to prison and who goes into a program. Community activist, Shelton Tucker stated that this group is not asking that those committing crime and violence are allowed to continue doing so. What we seek is equity in how the laws are applied. Whether one goes to prison for drug crime should not be determined by skin color or socioeconomic status. LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) has been calling for ending the drug war for well over a decade stating that Americas war on drugs is arguably the most destructive social policy since slavery. As we approach the 41 year of this war this reader asks, Are our streets any safer now that recent drug raids have removed over 100 people from the New Haven community?
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