Cops shoot unarmed college student over marijuana

Three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and the drug warriors being completely out of control.

Two weeks ago, police in Michigan barged into the apartment of a 20-year-old man and shot him in the chest - nearly killing him. His only crime was that he had a tiny amount of marijuana in his possession.

The young man never threatened the police - and he was unarmed.

The incident has prompted rallies at Grand Valley State University, where he attends college. Meanwhile, he is still recovering from a punctured lung, a shattered liver, and broken ribs.

I've said a lot about the failed War on Drugs in the past few days, and this incident proves yet again what a disaster the drug war is. Not only does it breed outright corruption, but it also fosters a "shoot first, ask questions later" attitude.

(Source: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x1984813816/GVSU-student-shot-in-drug-raid-calls-for-patience-in-investigation)