The wording gives the impression that the teen that was shot is a martyr for the war on drugs, and certainly anti-drug PR machines go into overdrive when a specific type of crime related to drugs such as the one mentioned occur.
I remember years ago an anti-drug commercial airing on Fox Rochester announcing a young teenaged girl had died of an overdose related to either ecstasy or crystal meth at a rave or house party. It was very solemn and tragic sounding. To bad the commercial had to subsequently be pulled because later medical reports indicated the girls death was not specifically drug related at all!
I'm not justifying the shooting in any way. Let me be clear about that. My point is the anti-drug groups have their 'spin' on things and I am always weary of the message being sent out by any group with an agenda. Which in truth, is just about every organization out there good and/or bad.
Groups for decriminalization and legalization of marijuana, could just as easily 'spin' the aforementioned events and advocate that measures to legalize marijuana can prevent said incidents.
For now though, the anti-drug PR machines have more clout because we elect governments that consistently harp on a 'stay the course' treatment of the war on drugs. Specifically the multibillion war against marijuana which has been raging for decades.
Good post!
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