Hunter Biden was charged with 3 felony counts of lying on an Application that he had substance abuse issues and was using drugs when he purchased a gun.
The DOJ choses to charge instead of using a diversionary program or drug court or continued substance-abuse treatment.
We know DAs and prosecutors have worked with defendants that were in possession of weapons who were substance abuse or substance users, who may have done the same crime OR WORSE and got drug court, got probation and some never did any jail time unless they failed to comply with the court order. I think these were BS charges.
Facts:
Hunter Biden (HB) had the gun for 11 days. After which the gun was taken away from him because it was though he was going to attempt death by suicide. At the time in 2018 he was addicted to cocaine and crack cocaine. His brother had died causing him immense grief/
HBs mother and younger sister Naomi were killed in an automobile crash on December 18, 1972.
HB sustained a fractured skull and severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
HB over the past two decades, Biden has been in and out of rehabilitation with several cycles of sobriety followed by relapse. (Relapse is a part of recovery).
HB stated that his addiction issues escalated following the death of his brother and that at one point he was "smoking crack every 15 minutes.
HB received an intervention in 2019.
The statue of limitation on his charges was to expire in less then a month. when the MAGA rightwing political party decided they hated his father so much that they would scapegoat him,
My sister - in - law, a now retired Nurse in 1983 became addicted to crack cocaine. Her parents did everything they could to keep her safe to away from drugs, to keep her away from the dealers! She today will tell you that if not for the love of her mother and father. Her siblings, parents, grandparents to help and her siblings and a the strong family bond we had that she would probably be dead. She would tell you that she did some things in the early 80s that she truly regrets and she can’t go back and change those things but if she could she would. Today she is a productive member of society, yes at one point in time was a drug addict. Today she is a mother, grandmother, a sister and aunt, a retired nurse, a lovely member of society.
I say to those struggling with addiction, keep fighting the fight, own up, do your penance and make your peace. Yet- remember recovery is one day at a time. Relapse is a part of recovery. But you can recover. Family, Friends, Community, Supportive Co-workers all can be a part of that recovery.
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area.
I would like to believe that we are not all judged by our worst deeds. Just like the story of Hunter Biden’s life, context matters. Addiction takes people down a dark, lonely path and destroys so many lives. These people are not inherently bad or evil. In fact, I believe that many feel so much more than others. Many have past traumas and abuse.
I am thankful every day that my past traumas and chronic illnesses have not lead me down the path of addiction. Maybe I’m not genetically wired for it? I have tried and have access to both illicit and legal drugs. They just never “took”, but I know that it could have easily went the other way. Does it make non-addicts feel superior? I can feel it in their judgments and punishments.
As a young pharmacist, I felt this superiority and disdain for my patients who were obviously suffering from addiction. For my patients, who called multiple times a day, trying to get their narcotics filled early. I admit it does get exhausting. I also admit, I had no idea what I was talking about.
At 46, I have so much more grace and compassion for addicts. I finally have understanding. I may have not walked in their shoes, but I have walked along side them. This does not excuse their behaviors or actions, but it allows me to love them despite of it.
Hunter Biden has committed crimes because of his addiction, but I believe he’s being held up as an example of the moral inferiority of Democrats. Republicans are pointing their finger and laughing holding their belief in their moral superiority over our heads. If you believe hate makes you morally superior, then I feel sorry for you. MAGA republicans and their cult followers absolutely do not have my compassion. They don’t even have addiction as an excuse.