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In areas with high crime rates and gang activity shouldn't there be "overaggressive" policing? Maybe there should be more. Maybe then impoverished people who as just trying to feed their kids could relax a little an not worry about always being, assaulted, killed or robbed for what little they have. Maybe then there could be a focus on education and rebuilding neighborhoods. Maybe then grocery stores and other services would feel safe coming back in to these neighborhoods. [/quote]

Aggressive yes! Over aggressive? Over here implies more than what's needed. So no, I wouldn't agree.

In general it's not a good idea to make problems go away by changing the law so that the problems are no longer problems. However, in the case of inner city crime, I believe this fits the bill perfectly. Drugs, especially marijuana should be legalized and regulated just like tobacco and alcohol.  People will always look for a good time and get high, whether it's rush of adrenaline or some altered state of awareness. This activity has controllable risk, like alcohol consumption, and therefore would benefit from similar legalization and control. [/quote]

That is why I put "overaggressive" in quotes. I feel in certain areas with extreme poverty and extreme crime it isn't aggressive enough. There needs to be tough policing and strong community outreach.

I am not sure about your idea in regards to legalizing marijuana. Alcohol is legal and that doesn't stop people from drinking themselves to death, killing people with their cars. Destroying family lives through years of abuse. While I can agree that drugs are out there so some regulation is better than none. [/quote]

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