Guest Editorial

A friend who wishes to remain anonymous wrote this and asked me to publish it.

for the longest time i blamed the police. more recently i can only blame them for ignorance, the true enemy is the justice system in general. a hate brewed in me so deeply that seeing an officer down on the news was (and to an extent still is) a victory won. i would dream of a world without this enemy, this army of the upper class. living in a suburban area of the city and spending all of my time in urban areas made me stop and think about whats really going on with this system. why is it there is a liquor store on every corner? cigarette advertisements everywhere? the truth is (and i'm a big part of this) that this is planned to keep the lower class under control. i would even go so far as the importation of narcotics is given a blind eye in order to keep this so called peace.

substance is all i want in life some nights, you get so frustrated with how life is it becomes an escape, but its a two sided blade... substance is given to control the population, but also as a means to profit through bust, duis, and taxation. for example, required minimum sentencing in a dui case in the state of ohio is a fine for the violation, and three nights in a rehabilitation facility (cost: $385) versus three nights in jail (cost: $0). it seems to me if the idea were to really protect and serve it should be the other way around? the truth is, they know substance abusers cant afford luxury, but need the help the most. its all about property, status and class. ever notice how the justice buildings are magnificent marvels of architecture no matter of the surroundings? thats your money at work. lose the marble pillars and put the money into the community. in 2007 the governors salary in ohio (being one of the lowest of the US) was $144,830, with an average income of $28,699 in ohio citizens. the governor made 5.14 times the average income of his citizens, thats not even starting with the salaries of police, judges, clerks and everyone else who makes the dream possible. even it out already, less to the rich more to the people. the vice president makes a yearly salary of $221,100. this money could be used on bettering educations in schooling, funding for better solutions to homelessness, and healthcare. it is no longer a war on drone cops, the evil lies deeper in this country. where does the solution lie?