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Mitt Romney on Medical Marijuana and Drug Policy
"People talk about medicinal marijuana, and, you know, you hear that story: People who are sick need medicinal marijuana. But marijuana is the entry drug for people trying to get kids hooked on drugs. I don't want medicinal marijuana. There are synthetic forms of marijuana that are available for people who need it for prescription. Don't open the doorway to medicinal marijuana."
You know, I haven't looked at the experiences in those 12 states, and I don't know what options there are for pain relief from medicinally supplied marijuana, meaning through chemical means, pills, or something of that nature. The concern, of course, is that marijuana has become the entry drug of choice and contributing a lot to the drug culture...I will inform myself on it, but I'm not going to promise you here that I'm going to change the federal law with regards to clamping down on the use of marijuana in our society for medical purposes.
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"It's been disappointing to see the trajectory of the war on drugs. Are we making progress in some areas? Yes. We spend about $750 million in Colombia alone to help them eradicate the growth of cocaine there. We're spending a substantial amount in Afghanistan to try and replace that crop. Um, we're spending a lot to try to keep drugs from growing around the world."
The US must continue to provide strong support for Colombia's efforts to combat the ruthless narco-terrorists that operate there. Our partnership with Colombia contributes to our security and our quality of life--sowing stability in a critical region and helping keep deadly drugs off our streets.
Press Release, "Colombia Independence Day" Jul 20, 2007
Vetoed bill to legalize purchase of hypodermic needles over the counter
The Romney Administration also filed legislation today to stiffen fines and penalties for possession with intent to manufacture methamphetamines. Originating on the West Coast, methamphetamine abuse and crime-related activities have become a national epidemic. The alarming trend is marching towards Massachusetts and neighboring states.
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's administration is calling on the state legislature to provide funding for public schools that want to initiate student drug testing.
The bill contains a list of chemicals that can be used to manufacture methamphetamines and possession of any one, or combination of, these chemicals with intent to manufacture or distribute will result in a felony offense punishable up to five years in prison and up to $20,000 in fines.