I disagreed with your earlier remark for the reason I offered above: rates of drug use do not correlate with rates of incarceration. People don't go to jail only because they break drug laws. They go to jail because they are caught breaking drug laws. Ebes64 said I was "absolutely correct" on the matter. (Why not ask him for some evidence? You two seem of similar mind, and to accord each other a degree of respect.) 

So, I offer the view that the disparity in incarceration is in significant part a collateral effect of policing methods intended to reduce gun violence. It's an effect that has uncontested negative consequences, for individuals and their communities. It's hard for me to see what is so disagreeable about noticing and regretting these circumstances, and pausing to wonder if they might be improved upon. 

You were off on vacation last we chatted -- I hope it was restorative.