Robert Sarvis on Drugs

	Robert Sarvis on Drugs

Libertarian platform: Legalize marijuana

Robert Sarvis got 6.5 percent of the 2013 vote for Virginia governor as the Libertarian candidate. Sarvis now says that he wants to run for U.S. Senate, challenging Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va. "I finally got the go-ahead from my wife and told the Libertarian Party folks that I am going to run," Sarvis said in an interview.

In 2013, Sarvis was vastly outspent by the two major-party candidates but managed to get 6.5 percent of the vote. Libertarians will nominate their candidate at a party convention in Richmond on Feb. 8. Sarvis said he will run on a similar platform as last year, including small government, a reduction of spending, legalization of marijuana and allowing same-sex couples to marry.

Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch on 2014 Virginia Senate race , Jan 30, 2014

Legalize marijuana & decriminalize harder drugs

Drug reform is about so much more than drugs. It's about:

Respecting People's Freedom and Autonomy: Responsible drug use that does not harm others should not be punished.
Restoring Civil Liberties: Restoring the Fourth Amendment and Reversing the Militarization of Our Police
Protecting Private Citizens & Law Enforcement Officers: Reducing Gang Warfare, Gun Crime, and Violent Crime
Supporting Individuals, Families, and Communities in Need: Enabling addicts and victims of abuse to get the help they need; and closing racial disparities
Establishing Justice: Limiting the overcriminalization of our private lives & Lowering stratospheric incarceration rates
Saving Money: Refocusing Public Resources Intelligently

I propose legalizing marijuana in Virginia, decriminalizing harder drugs, and adopting a rational, evidence-based regulatory policy. Source: Virginia Governor 2013 campaign website, robertsarvis.com , Sep 21, 2013

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