Asked by Beloved James on Jul 03, 2024

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The War on Drugs is an example of morality policy making based on a moral panic which has led to ______.

A) unethical and discriminatory results and mass imprisonment
B) a decrease in the illegal consumption of drugs
C) growth of powerful drug lords in the U.S.
D) a drop in the supply of illegal drugs in the U.S.

Morality Policy

Refers to government actions designed to address issues considered to fundamentally pertain to moral values, such as abortion, drug use, and same-sex marriage.

Moral Panic

A widespread feeling of fear and concern among the public, often out of proportion to the actual threat, usually about moral issues or societal values.

  • Understand the origins and impacts of the War on Drugs.
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carly trappJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The War on Drugs has led to unethical and discriminatory results such as mass imprisonment, particularly of minorities, without effectively addressing the issues of drug abuse and addiction. This is because it was based on a moral panic rather than evidence-based policy making.