The cannabis ordinance is one opportunity to address systemic racism. We must address systemic racism at every opportunity. Racist drug laws and racist enforcement of drug laws have destroyed countless lives and torn apart countless families. On top of the massive injury resulting from physical incarceration, we have set up post-incarceration hurdles to building solid, middle class lives. We can never undo the harm, but we can, and we must, ensure equity in Oakland cannabis licensing so that we can begin to dismantle systemic racism. Getting this done right is more important than getting it done quickly.
Jennifer Zilliac about 7 years ago on PASS THE CANNABIS ORDINANCE..WE ARE LOSING MILLIONS OF $ EVERY MONTH TJAT GOES BY
The cannabis ordinance is one opportunity to address systemic racism. We must address systemic racism at every opportunity. Racist drug laws and racist enforcement of drug laws have destroyed countless lives and torn apart countless families. On top of the massive injury resulting from physical incarceration, we have set up post-incarceration hurdles to building solid, middle class lives. We can never undo the harm, but we can, and we must, ensure equity in Oakland cannabis licensing so that we can begin to dismantle systemic racism. Getting this done right is more important than getting it done quickly.