On average, drug prisoners spend more time in federal prison than rapists, who often get out on early release because of the overcrowding in prison caused by the Drug War.

Summary

This quote highlights the imbalanced sentencing system in the United States, where drug offenders often receive harsher and longer prison terms compared to those convicted of violent crimes like rape. Additionally, the quote points out that some rapists are granted early release due to prison overcrowding, a result of the emphasis placed on the War on Drugs. The disparity in sentencing serves as a critique of the criminal justice system's prioritization and consequences in dealing with drug offenses versus violent crimes.

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