StumbleBum7
02-03-2008, 10:12 PM
Im writing a paper comparing alcohol and marijuana and i came across this. I understand paul/regan varied much in beliefs, but from my understanding (im only 19) i thought Regan was more of a constitution guy?
In the 1970s, larger segments of society were toking up. A number of states, among them California, recognized this and decriminalized possession of small amounts. However, the relaxation of America's marijuana laws was only temporary: Reagan's ascendancy to the top job in 1980 heralded a national shift to the right, and legislators responded with acts carrying harsher and harsher penalties for drug offenses. Under President Clinton, the "war on drugs" has continued to receive massive federal funding
Would people bring that up against Pauls pro drugs view, and would it hurt him within the party, or would the reference to the constitution be enough?
In the 1970s, larger segments of society were toking up. A number of states, among them California, recognized this and decriminalized possession of small amounts. However, the relaxation of America's marijuana laws was only temporary: Reagan's ascendancy to the top job in 1980 heralded a national shift to the right, and legislators responded with acts carrying harsher and harsher penalties for drug offenses. Under President Clinton, the "war on drugs" has continued to receive massive federal funding
Would people bring that up against Pauls pro drugs view, and would it hurt him within the party, or would the reference to the constitution be enough?