Critical Thinking Questions
Ch 7 Deviance Gov/Career CriminalsAdv: New Drug Offensive
- Why is "getting tough on crime" a popular campaign promise for politicians?
- Are changes in crime laws (such as mandatory minimum sentences) likely to deter crime? Why or why not?
- With all of the public campaigns against drug use and knowledge of the harmful effects of drugs, why do teens continue to use drugs in ever increasing numbers?
- How does the war on drugs unfairly target members of minority groups?