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LastoftheMohicans
01-09-2008, 10:22 AM
Most black South Carolinians are probably registered Democrat and it might be too late to change registration. But if possible, Ron Paul should target black voters. Black people have been victims of government abuse. The War on Drugs is the big one. Both Hilary and Obama support the War on Drugs.

PimpBlimp
01-09-2008, 12:40 PM
Well lets use this thread to post facts on Ron Paul's drug policy. Maybe we can get some flyers made up.


* Repeal most federal drug laws; blacks are treated unfairly. (Sep 2007)
* Inner-city minorities are punished unfairly in war on drugs. (Sep 2007)
* $500B on War on Drugs since 1970s has been a total failure. (Sep 2007)
* Legalize industrial hemp. (Jan 2007)
* Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
* Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
* War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
* Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
* Rated A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
http://www.issues2000.org/TX/Ron_Paul.htm


Medical marijuana, industrial hemp

Paul favors the use of marijuana as a medical option. He was cosponsor of H.R. 2592, the States' Rights to Medical Marijuana Act.[186][187] He opposes federal prohibition of this option in states such as California under Proposition 215.

Paul has joined prominent liberal Democrats in urging that states be allowed to permit farmers to grow industrial hemp.[175] He contends that this would help North Dakota and other agriculture states, where farmers have requested the ability to farm hemp for years.[175]

In 2005 he introduced H.R. 3037, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2005, “to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana, and for other purposes”.[188] This bill would have given the states the power to regulate farming of hemp. The measure would be a second since the national prohibition of industrial hemp farming in the United States; the first being WWII Hemp For Victory.

On February 13, 2007 Paul introduced H.R. 1009, the "Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007", with nine original cosponsors.[189] The Economist wrote that his support for hemp farming could appeal to farmers in Iowa.[189]

[edit] Ineffectiveness of drug prohibition

Paul wants to legalize the sale of narcotics, contending that prohibition of drugs is ineffective. "Prohibition doesn’t work. Prohibition causes crime." He believes that drug abuse should be treated as a medical problem, "We treat alcoholism now as a medical problem and I, as a physician, think we should treat drug addiction as a medical problem and not as a crime." The Constitution does not enumerate or delegate to Congress the authority to ban or regulate drugs in general.

Paul believes in personal responsibility, but also sees inequity in the current application of drug enforcement laws. "When people commit violence whether they’re under the influence of drugs, prescription drugs, illegal drugs or alcohol they should be punished severely. We shouldn’t be putting people in prison for life with no chance of getting out… that never have committed a violent crime. At the same time we hear of cases where murderers or rapists get out after five or ten years or never even go to prison; it doesn’t make any sense."[citation needed]

When asked about his position on implementing the tenth amendment, Paul explained, "Certain medical procedures and medical choices, I would allow the states to determine that. The state law should prevail not the Federal Government." Speaking specifically about Drug Enforcement Agency raids on medical marijuana clinics Paul said, "They’re unconstitutional," and went on to advocate states' rights and personal choice; "You’re not being compassionate by taking medical marijuana from someone who’s suffering from cancer or AIDS… People should have freedom of choice. We certainly should respect the law and the law says that states should be able to determine this."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Ron_Paul#Medical_marijuana. 2C_industrial_hemp