Michael Wood was on the “other side” of the drug war when he realized that it was a colossal waste of money, effort, and time. Rather than just ride it out to retirement, he walked away and became a passionate advocate of reform in how the United States handles criminal justice.
Music: “Way Down in the Hole,” (Tom Waits). Performed by Domaje and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
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