Meth Offender Database Registry -really bad idea
MSNBC discusses why a registry for meth offenders is a terrible idea.
“The problem with these registries is that we’re creating a class of untouchables within our society who cannot rent apartments or secure employment,” said Jonathan Turley, a criminal defense attorney and law professor at George Washington University. “When you diminish the likelihood that ex-felons can live and work in society, you increase the chances that they will return to criminal behavior.â€
 ”It’s symbolic,” said Bill Piper, director of national affairs at the nonprofit Drug Policy Alliance, which advocates reform of harsh drug laws. “It makes politicians who are really not doing anything look like they are.”
Even worse, he said, it diverts funds that could be better used elsewhere.
“We need to invest scarce public resources into educating the public about the use of meth and providing high quality treatment options to fight addiction, not create an intrusive public registry,” he said.
really, really a bad idea.
as a meth addict myself I see a major problem with this. Look, I hate the drug I am addicted to but let’s get real. what is this gonna help. Most meth addicts are addicts of other drugs, are not tryin to hurt anybody, and would get help if society didn’t look at us like worse than murderers and rapist! Come on, you think after 15 years of addiction, I like the shit.
this is sad. Let’s help these people