I frequently cite Mark Perry in my columns (including what I wrote yesterday) because he has an uncommon ability to focus on what’s actually important when writing about economic issues.
It turns out he also has that ability when it comes to social issues, as illustrated by this tweet.
For those who aren’t familiar with Ms. Taylor, she was killed when cops raided her residence based on a dubious search warrant.
That incident, and the subsequent fallout, has triggered social unrest, and I recommend David French’s analysis if you want to know more about the various legal issues surrounding the case.
I want to focus on the bigger point, which is the foolishness of the War on Drugs.
Jacob Sullum of Reason captures my feelings in this excellent article.
Louisville, Kentucky, police officers did a lot of things wrong when they killed Breonna Taylor, an unarmed 26-year-old…
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