Excellent and long article on a documentary about the crack trade, CIA involvement and corruption. Also this story is what the new movie Kill The Messenger is based on.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/10/gary-webb-dark-alliance_n_5961748.html
Most of the stories we've already heard in one form or another but with the luxury of time the pieces seem to fit better.
A few things. This shouldn't excuse the individuals who voluntarily chose to do,sell or kill/commit crime for crack & money. It should not excuse the corrupt cops who did things like took bribes or skimmed money.
It also should not be a total indictment of President Reagan or the CIA. In most companies or organizations there are always zealots, fanatics or corrupt individuals many of whom wind up in charge or where their ideas are pursued.
Should add the investigative reporter who started it all was Gary Webb with a series of reports called Dark Alliance.
Long but excellent read.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/10/gary-webb-dark-alliance_n_5961748.html
Most of the stories we've already heard in one form or another but with the luxury of time the pieces seem to fit better.
A few things. This shouldn't excuse the individuals who voluntarily chose to do,sell or kill/commit crime for crack & money. It should not excuse the corrupt cops who did things like took bribes or skimmed money.
It also should not be a total indictment of President Reagan or the CIA. In most companies or organizations there are always zealots, fanatics or corrupt individuals many of whom wind up in charge or where their ideas are pursued.
Should add the investigative reporter who started it all was Gary Webb with a series of reports called Dark Alliance.
Long but excellent read.