I thought of that too when the 3 "minor felonies" question was posed. I was thinking in the here and now, however, when I answered. Back in my youth, a joint was a felony. Three joints and out? Hardly seems fair BUT it is the perfect oppertunity to show how society has become softer and softer over the years in regard to crime punishment. I think we can all agree that the laws 30 years ago were extremely harsh and unfair by today's standards. But where do we draw the line?
People aren't going to prison anymore for 3 joints. They are going to prison because they are a pestulence upon society. And if we keep tolerating and moving the line for the sake of liberal compassion, and give in, rapists, murders, and gangster punks will get a slap on the wrist, an apology for their "poor and oppressed childhood," a pension, a new suit, 200.00, voting rights and a new gun upon their debt being paid to society.
I ain't with that program. Screw 'em.