“A Republican congressman introduced legislation this week that would punish some heroin dealers with the death penalty or life in prison ― a measure critics say would be an ineffective throwback to draconian “tough on crime” policies that defined the failed war on drugs. “Rep. Tom Reed’s (R-N.Y.) bill, the Help Ensure Lives are Protected Act, … Continue reading GOP Congressman’s Bill Would Subject Heroin Dealers To The Death Penalty