"One could also look into the current influence of methamphetamine networks on such small forces."
Very true, but most Americans are unaware of this.
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There seems to be a building wave of black-bashing -some oblique, some direct- going on here on FR. How long shall this be permitted to continue? "
I hadn't noticed this myself, but I trust you well enough to keep an eye open for it in the future.
I've been keeping an eye out.
Seen it, and noted it, been wondering about it.
And our nasty pic posting friend as well, he's just an extreme example of it.
But it has been going on.
I will, as well, be keeping my eyes open further.