State of Missouri secondary Archives: on Drugs

Lucas Kunce: Legalize cannabis nationwide; end the Opioid Epidemic

Black communities have suffered a disproportionate impact from the War On Drugs, with Black Americans being 3-4 times more likely to be arrested for cannabis, despite consuming it at the same rate as white Americans. Lucas thinks it's time for a new direction. In the U.S. Senate, he'll fight to legalize cannabis nationwide and invest public resources in the treatment and resources we need to end the Opioid Epidemic. Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website LucasKunce.com Aug 12, 2021

Matt Blunt: Strength penalties for drugs, especially meth

Inform communities when a convicted sex offender moves into the community.
Strengthen penalties and sentences for drug-related crimes.
Strengthen penalties and sentences for sex offenders.
Lower the blood-alcohol-content limit defining drunk driving.
Further increase penalties for convicted methamphetamine dealers and producers.

Source: 1998 MO State Legislative National Political Awareness Test Nov 1, 1998

Tim Shepard: Legalizing marijuana lets us focus on more serious issues

Criminalizing marijuana has been a major contributing factor to mass incarceration. It's been a weapon of the class war against the poor and communities of color. It has funded the rise of the dangerous drug cartels as they battled for market share. Legalizing marijuana will allow us to combat more serious issues like dangerous drugs and sex trafficking while raising billions of dollars in new tax revenue. This ensures that we are not disenfranchising healthy and productive members of society. Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website TShepard.com Sep 2, 2021

Trudy Busch Valentine: Prioritize funding to make opioid treatment more accessible

Shame and stigma prevent too many Americans from receiving the help they need when struggling with addiction and mental health concerns. Trudy will champion individuals and families struggling with addiction, invest in recovery, and stand up to the pharmaceutical industry for their part in the opioid crisis. In the U.S. Senate, Trudy will prioritize funding to make opioid treatment more accessible, especially in rural communities. Source: 2022 MO Senate campaign website TrudyBuschValentine.com Jul 31, 2022

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*2016 Presidential contenders on Drugs:*
	*Republicans:* ~~Gov.Jeb Bush~~(FL) ~~Dr.Ben Carson~~(MD) ~~Gov.Chris Christie~~(NJ) Sen.Ted Cruz(TX) Carly Fiorina(CA) ~~Gov.Jim Gilmore~~(VA) ~~Sen.Lindsey Graham~~(SC) ~~Gov.Mike Huckabee~~(AR) ~~Gov.Bobby Jindal~~(LA) Gov.John Kasich(OH) ~~Gov.Sarah Palin~~(AK) ~~Gov.George Pataki~~(NY) ~~Sen.Rand Paul~~(KY) ~~Gov.Rick Perry~~(TX) ~~Sen.Rob Portman~~(OH) Sen.Marco Rubio(FL) ~~Sen.Rick Santorum~~(PA) Donald Trump(NY) ~~Gov.Scott Walker~~(WI)	*Democrats:* ~~Gov.Lincoln Chafee~~(RI) Secy.Hillary Clinton(NY) ~~V.P.Joe Biden~~(DE) ~~Gov.Martin O`Malley~~(MD) Sen.Bernie Sanders(VT) ~~Sen.Elizabeth Warren~~(MA) ~~Sen.Jim Webb~~(VA) *2016 Third Party Candidates:* ~~Gov.Gary Johnson~~(L-NM) Roseanne Barr(PF-HI) Robert Steele(L-NY) Dr.Jill Stein(G,MA)
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