Pubdate: Fri, 25 Aug 2000
Source: Hobbs News-Sun (NM)
Copyright: 2000 Hobbs News-Sun
Contact:  P.O. Box 850, Hobbs, N.M. 88240
Fax: (505) 393-5724
Website: http://www.hobbsnews.com/
Author: Manny Marquez
Note: Portions unrelated to drug policy snipped.

MANNY MARQUEZ COLUMN

Here's my two cents' worth on things that are probably really none of my
business:

(snip)

. Gov. Gary Johnson's drug stance. Our dear governor seems to leave people
bristling every time he speaks out on drugs. While I don't necessarily agree
with some of his views on the subject, at least he's advocating changes in
laws which appear to be doing little if anything to stop drug use among
young people. The governor isn't exactly endorsing drug use. He merely seems
to be pointing out why current laws can't stop it.

My position is this: Unless you've got a better idea for drug legislation
reform, keep your yap shut.

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