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Some parts didn't make any sense!


Chris said that they would "never legalize drugs, because the government makes waaay too much money putting our brothers and sisters in jail."

Can somebody please explain to me how the government MAKES money by putting black people in jail. In fact, the exact opposite is true. The prison system is a HUGE financial burden on taxpayers.

I think Chris can be very funny, but he should stay clear of topics if he doesn't know what he's talking about or is misinformed. His long rant in the middle sounded much more like VERY RADICAL preaching than a comedy act. Particularly, because at least that part was completely void of any humor.

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He shouldn't say that the government makes money putting people in jail, he should say that people make way too much money running the prison system. Prisons, guards, lawyers, judges all cost money but who pays for it? The taxpayer. I think Chris is most funny when he is talking about controversial topics.

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If you want to know, watch this video. http://youtu.be/jxNiNv97ZdM

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