1. Discuss the attitudes in America that drive drug policies.
2. What is the differences between drug related crimes, drug defined crimes and drug using lifestyle?
3. Look up current legislation in Florida or your home state on mandatory drug sentencing.Also research any sentencing reform efforts in the state you decide to research. What is your thoughts and/or opinion on the sentencing practices of the state.
4. Stop-and-frisk. Compare and contrast this to community policing strategies and police diversion efforts.
5. Police officers often use discretion in their duties. Given the chapter's observations on choice and free will in what ways or in what situations might the choices of officers be constrained.
6. How does the concept of "soft determinism" help us understand mens rea and criminal responsibility?
7. Lawrence Kohlberg is a developmental psychologist who defines moral development in various levels and stages. Research Kohlberg and briefly explain his stages of moral development.
8. Discuss the chapter's explanation of Divine Command Theory. Do you agree with the concept in Necessary Belief? Why or why not.