The “War on drugs,” and the “War on crime” of the 1960’s and 70’s were common themes that were presented in each of the articles, and had a tremendous influence on the laws and policies in our past and current time. Although the war on drugs preceded the war on crime, they were both implemented in similar fashions as responses drug use and distribution, and the crimes associated with them. It is important, however, to point out that during this time when the war on drugs was declared there was not a drug crisis,” (Martensen, 2012, p. 213; as cited in Alexander 2010, p. 5). Implications associated with such partisan policies can still be seen today in the targeting and unequal policing of minorities. However, the policies that were created to
