Workman’s Comp came about circa 1910.
Intoxicating drugs were made illegal at about the same time.
Incarcerating people is expensive, so governments try to avoid it.
The US government could throw Mr. Pothead in prison where he would not be able to have a gun, however, if the government bows to financial reality, then real iron bars are going to be in Mr. Pothead’s life, only virtual bars.
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SENTENCING AGREEMENT
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I shall not possess or seek to acquire a firearm.
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Signature of Mr. Pothead
The US government could throw Mr. Pothead in prison where he would not be able to have a gun, however, if the government bows to financial reality, then real iron bars are not going to be in Mr. Pothead’s life, only virtual bars.