One of the numerous facets of “systematic ignorance” in the USA. Unfortunately, a trait/state shared worldwide. Waldemar A Schmidt, PhD, MD (Perseveret et Percipiunt) 503.631.8044 Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. (A Einstein) > On Sep 5, 2019, at 5:09 AM, Henriques, Gregg - henriqgx <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Hi List, > For anyone who doubts that systematic racism exists in our country, I encourage them to look at the incredible disparities in how weed usage is seen in folks like me relative to folks (especially men) of color. Check out this USA today article: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usatoday.com_in-2Ddepth_opinion_lifers_2019_09_04_pot-2Dweed-2Dwar-2Dmarijuana-2Dprison-2Dlife-2Dsentence-2Dlifers_2057276001_&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=XVwKr-xKJDRJZMrnPNBiMmJPsD7XxV9StJCrnklidQ0&s=j3GNK775ASsHAEXVgRZbd199bUObgvflo3PwesyKaac&e= <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usatoday.com_in-2Ddepth_opinion_lifers_2019_09_04_pot-2Dweed-2Dwar-2Dmarijuana-2Dprison-2Dlife-2Dsentence-2Dlifers_2057276001_&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=XVwKr-xKJDRJZMrnPNBiMmJPsD7XxV9StJCrnklidQ0&s=j3GNK775ASsHAEXVgRZbd199bUObgvflo3PwesyKaac&e=>. > > It is outrageous and a very clear example of why we need much more efforts at both general legalization and criminal justice reform. > > And, although it might seem distant, I see this as connecting to the Digital Identity Problem, in the sense that it is all about a call for how we need to raise consciousness regarding our valued ways of being in the world and be in ways that foster dignity and well-being with integrity. So, everyday we can wonder: What are the problems around us, and how can we cultivate our particular “gardens” (i.e., our lifeworld-lifequest) to be part of the solution. > > Best, > Gregg > ############################ > To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:mailto:[log in to unmask]> or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1 <http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1> ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1
