What Are Some Important Historical Events or People From Bolivia?
... powerful drug lord in Bolivian history, serving as an inspiration for the American movie “Scarface.” At the height of his cocaine dealing, he supposedly supplied 1/3 of the cocaine that reached the USA and Europe. He gained notoriety in… Continue reading
Violent Crime Fading Specter for the GOP
... under: crack cocaine disparity He signed a bill reducing the disparity in penalties for crack and powder cocaine possession under federal law, a modest reform that enjoyed Republican support. His administration suggested waivers of the work requirement for some… Continue reading
Crack Cocaine and Blacks
DISCRIMINATION IN U.S. DRUG LAWS– Law enforcement selectively target inner city crack users who are easier to catch and arrest. – A higher percentage of blacks arrested and sentenced for crack & cocaine offenses, although the percentage of white users… Continue reading