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US prison population up 700% since launch of War on Drugs

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Great news for law enforcement, jailers, drug cartels, and the prison industry – the War on Drugs has been very profitable. It’s horrible news for everyone else.

UPDATE: 20k -> 160k is a 700% increase, not 800%. Thanks for spotting the math error, Egon Willighagen!

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