Issue Position: Drug Reform

Issue Position

Drug reform is about so much more than drugs, it's about:

Respecting People's Freedom and Autonomy
Respect for a person's freedom and autonomy should be the default rule in a free society.
Responsible drug use that does not harm others should not be punished.
Restoring Civil Liberties
Reforming Asset Forfeiture Laws
Restoring the Fourth Amendment
Reversing the Militarization of Our Police
Protecting Private Citizens & Law Enforcement Officers
Reducing Gang Warfare, Gun Crime, and Violent Crime
Re-establishing Trust between Citizens & Police
Focusing Law Enforcement Resources on Violent Crime and Property Crime
Supporting Individuals, Families, and Communities in Need
Enabling addicts and victims of abuse to get the help they need
Stopping the assault on black communities and families
Closing racial disparities and education gaps
Establishing Justice
Limiting the overcriminalization of our private lives
Lowering stratospheric incarceration rates
Reducing disenfranchisement, especially of young black men
Saving Money
Lowering the Costs of Government
Refocusing Public Resources Intelligently
I propose truly legalizing marijuana in Washington, decriminalizing harder drugs, and adopting a rational, evidence-based regulatory policy.

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