Deval Patrick in USA Today


On Drugs: 2012: As governor, opposed pot decriminalization

In July 2012, Patrick declared that "warehousing non-violent offenders is a costly policy failure" and proudly signed a bill that offered parole to a few hundred non-violent drug offenders. But despite the governor's rhetoric, Massachusetts continued rounding up and locking away vast numbers of people caught with prohibited substances. Patrick strongly opposed decriminalizing marijuana.
Source: USA Today on 2019 Democratic primary Nov 27, 2019

On Gun Control: Rejected Ruby Ridge task force recommendations

A task force of 24 FBI and Justice Department officials compiled a 542-page report detailing federal misconduct and coverups and suggested criminal charges against FBI officials involved in Ruby Ridge. Patrick rejected the task force's recommendation, ruling instead that the FBI sniper who killed Vicki Weaver had not used "excessive force" and did not intend to violate her civil rights. The Justice Department paid $3 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit from the Weaver family.
Source: USA Today on 2019 Democratic primary Nov 27, 2019

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