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I'm against locking up non-violent drug offenders, but this movie does not make a good case for what they are trying to present.
It comes off as propaganda, because it is. Michael Moore could have made this movie.
This type of "Documentary" will only manage to insult the intelligence of people and not convert them or cause them to change their viewpoint, as the message is lost by the way the message is presented.
It might even cause people to take an opposing viewpoint due to the way things are presented in this "documentary"
Make your case by presenting the positives, not by demonizing those that don't agree with you, especially with these type of tactics.
The childish name-calling doesn't help either. It only hurts the credibility of those trying to make their case, as does most of this film.
yes, some of it was a bit preachy, but all in all, it was an excellent documentary. shed alot of light on the corruption of our (US) goverment in its dealing with international druglords. I never realized it was THAT bad.
America is not the beautiful place it once was, or that it should be. Our goverment must be amongst, if not the most, corrupt in the world.
I knew it was bad, but it's worse that i thought--how the hell are all the iran-contra ppl in power?
This is what I mean. Don't take everything in the "documentary" as being factual.
Let me ask you this: If the other side used similar tactics for their "documentary" how seriously would you take it?
It's not the preachiness, it's the flat out distortions and dishonest tactics and use of "artistic license" and the childish name-calling used to present the case for decriminalization.
Anyone who resorts to such tactics immediately loses their credibility, and for good reason.
It immediately brings up the question "why are they using such sleazy, low brow tactics to argue their case?"
This type of "journalism" and sensationalism is generally accompanied by the facts being distorted.
I wish someone would make a good documentary on decriminalization. This movie missed by a mile and actually hurts more then it helps in the way it presents itself.
Reminded my of when I went to see "Fahrenheit 9-11" I thought, "is this some kind of joke?"
It was almost a parody of itself.
I thought the movie was entertaining, but it could've came off more professional. I knew most of the things they presented anyway, but overall I thought it was a good film. Although, I don't like how they portrayed the people on the other side, they could've treated them with more respect. Just because people disrespect opponents on the war on drugs, it's doesn't mean they should stoop to their level.
share"Let me ask you this: If the other side used similar tactics for their "documentary" how seriously would you take it?"
Tactics used by the "other side" are much worse. As history shows us much of the Feds propaganda is nothing more then irrational exaggerations at best and bold face lies at worst.
This is definitely a Michael Moore type documentary. It seemed that a lot of information is distorted. However, there are a lot of important issues that this film raises:
1. 50% of the prison population is non-violent drug offenders
2. Anti drug commercials are funded by alcohol, tobacco, and pharmaceutical companies which kill more people than illegal drugs
3. The hypocrisy of state vs. federal laws for medicinal marijuana
4. An overwhelming majority of Americans support medicinal marijuana.
5. A company that houses inmates is publicly traded on the stock exchange
6. Making certain drugs illegal was based on racism (this is debatable but the History channel also did a documentary that pretty much said the same thing)
7. There is a lot of evidence that suggests the American govt brings drugs into the country
8. The War on Drugs is an epic failure consisting of outright lies which costs tax payers billions of dollars each year.
The way the information is presented in this film is questionable, but at least it’s getting these issues out there.
I don't know how many of the 8 points listed above are factual or not, I believe many of them are factual but some are opinion, but those points get lost in the way this "documentary" is presented.
The post above yours stated it well: "Just because people disrespect opponents on the war on drugs, it's doesn't mean they should stoop to their level."
I couldn't agree more. Just because a "documentary" isn't well-financed is no excuse for these types of childish tactics.
This film actually stoops pretty low.
No one is gong to change their mind after watching this type of presentation.
It will only manage to alienate most reasonable people.
why do you continually post about "childish name calling tactics" in all these threads ? Did you not see the same information as the rest of us ? Please explain what you mean by childish name calling because I haven't seen any of it. I haven't seen you in 1 of these posts yet disprove any of these facts. Yes it's hard facts to come to realize because you have probably watched to much TV on the media's "facts". Go watch Orwell Rolls In His Grave to understand more about the media and how your view on reality is really THEIR view.
shareI thought this documentary was very entertaining, but I can see how that wouldn't be the case for everyone--seeing as drug policy is one of my favorite topics, and one I have been following for years now.
This movie absolutely speaks the truth. Well established truths. Well, the smuggling of drugs by the CIA isn't written in stone, but there's a lot of evidence for it being the case.
The war on drugs is without question the most immoral, backwards-ass policy since slavery. Just like alcohol prohibition, drug prohibition should be repealed asap.
The Bible has fingerprints all over it. And none of them are God-sized.