Jimmy Who?, by Leslie Wheeler: on Drugs


As governor, implemented drug abuse programs

Carter showed himself to be a highly impatient man. He wanted quick action, and when he didn't get it, he often took matters into his own hands. Thus when the State Board of Health delayed in starting the programs in drug abuse and family planning that he had requested, Carter went ahead and implemented them himself through executive action. He also decided to abolish the State Board of Health. When he couldn't get his way with the legislature, Carter frequently took his case to the people.
Source: Jimmy Who?, by Leslie Wheeler, p. 86 Jan 1, 1976

Supports decriminalization of marijuana

Believing that drug laws are a little too rigid, he supports the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Source: Jimmy Who?, by Leslie Wheeler, p.185 Jan 1, 1976

  • The above quotations are from Jimmy Who?
    An Examination of Presidential Candidate Jimmy Carter
    by Leslie Wheeler .
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2012 Presidential contenders on Drugs:
  Democrats:
Pres.Barack Obama(IL)
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Rep.Paul Ryan(WI) 		Third Parties:
Green: Dr.Jill Stein(MA)
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