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In reply to the discussion: Greenwald links to pieces arguing the validity of citing Ron Paul's views, and more [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)"You did not answer the question."
...I did, but you didn't like the answer. So let's try again, with expanded comments
You: "What do you think of Obama's vile and racist war on drugs"
Me: It took 40 years for someone to do something positive related to the war on drugs. http://www.aclu.org/blog/criminal-law-reform/justice-served
I do not support the war on drugs.
You: "Do you believe, as Obama seems to believe, that blacks should be treated like second-class citizens, disproportionately thrown in prison to serve disproportionately lengthy sentences for non-violent drug offenses?
See, that claim has already been proven false by the above response.
Chance at Freedom: Retroactive Crack Sentence Reductions For Up to 12,000 May Begin Today
http://www.aclu.org/blog/criminal-law-reform/chance-freedom-retroactive-crack-sentence-reductions-12000-may-begin-today
Ron Paul's lunatic positions don't impress me.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=137223
His position on everything is anti-federal goverment, and then you're on your own. His position on the war on drugs is no different, and as for any help for people affected by his decisions, well like his opposition to health care, there is always charity. http://www.democraticunderground.com/100288476
I know Paul co-sponsored Barney Franks bill on marijuana (http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002102660) , but I damn sure know that Barney Frank supports government health care and that he sponsored the Second Chance Act.