Debra Medina's Stance on Drugs-- What she Really Said

[TexasGal]

There is some question as to exactly what Debra Medina's stance is on drugs. I wanted to know for myself. The drug problem in Texas drives much of the crime for which we carry concealed. Here is her stance on drugs with links to verify for yourself:

1.
http://texasdebates.org/video.php

@ 44 minutes Rick Perry asks her the exact question about legalizing drugs. She states this should be left up to the people of the State of Texas and not the Federal government, she goes on to say that what we have in place now is not working and that we need to get over our emotions on this issue and discuss better options. Under a Medina governor this subject (finding better ways to deal with drugs and crime) will be opened up for discussion.

2.
Debra Medina for TX Governor 2010!
For Life, Liberty and Prosperity!
http://medinafortexas.com/

The Western Governor's Association said the same
thing Medina did at their Drug Policy Summit in 2001. Texas, represented by
Perry, was there.

http://www.ontheissues.org/Governor/Ric ... _Drugs.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/200307270945 ... /01_05.pdf

3.
or those that want the direct link to her answer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJYG72G7B7E#t=56s

[A-R]

might i suggest you change your title to "Debra Medina's stance on drugs ..."



when I first saw it, I thought she'd been caught smokin' pot or something

[Oldgringo]

might i suggest you change your title to "Debra Medina's stance on drugs ..."



when I first saw it, I thought she'd been caught smokin' pot or something

Yepper, the heading got my attention too. Well, now that the smoke's cleared, what is her position on drugs?

Y'a''ll already know that I think that drugs should not be illegal. Hold up flamers, there is a difference between being illegal and not being legal. I also think that the pharmaceutical companies should not be allowed to advertise drugs that are not available without a prescription. Both of my above stated positions on drugs would have a most positive affect on our economy once they were put into effect.

BTW, IANAL or a druggie and I slept at home last night...I think.

[aardwolf]

Y'a''ll already know that I think that drugs should not be illegal.

Nowhere in the constitution does it allow the feds to regulate local sales of antibiotics.

[chabouk]

The drug problem in Texas drives much of the crime for which we carry concealed.

I would phrase it, "The drug prohibition problem in Texas drives much of the crime for which we carry concealed."

Wealthy addicts aren't out there knocking off convenience stores.

I don't think Medina has ever taken a strong stance on ending prohibition. She might favor that, but not so strongly that she's going to make it an issue.

[suthdj]

I don't follow the drug scene but how is legal drugs working out for Amsterdam, maybe we should look to them for some real world answers.

[marksiwel]

I don't follow the drug scene but how is legal drugs working out for Amsterdam, maybe we should look to them for some real world answers.

From what I understand, Pot is fine, Coke Opiates Ecstasy Speed aka Hard Drugs are a No, No.
they also run alot of recovery programs, state run

[A-R]

I don't follow the drug scene but how is legal drugs working out for Amsterdam, maybe we should look to them for some real world answers.

From what I understand, Pot is fine, Coke Opiates Ecstasy Speed aka Hard Drugs are a No, No.
they also run alot of recovery programs, state run

And how does this all work with legal prostitution?

[marksiwel]

I don't follow the drug scene but how is legal drugs working out for Amsterdam, maybe we should look to them for some real world answers.

From what I understand, Pot is fine, Coke Opiates Ecstasy Speed aka Hard Drugs are a No, No.
they also run alot of recovery programs, state run

And how does this all work with legal prostitution?

quite well

I dont know, how does Strippers, Drinking and Gambling work for Vegas? If anything Vegas should be a "test" area for future legalization of Drugs.

I've had Friends who have used Marijuana after Cancer treatment and later for back pain, and glaucoma. It works, it works really well and its cheaper than any legal drug on the market.

[TexasGal]

Ok, I fixed the title so it does not shock people
I personally do not believe legalizing drugs is a good idea, but how we handle this problem needs to change somehow. There has to be a better way. I have painfully watched for 35 years as my brother has struggled with addiction. It has carried him into the worst underbelly of society. If the drugs he uses had been legal, he would still be an addict and would still be homeless most of the time. Unless they were free for the taking, addicts would still degenerate to the point they have no job and no money to buy them. The problem of crime to obtain drugs would still exist. The crackhead would still stick a gun in your face for your money.

[Oldgringo]

TexasGal wrote:

...If the drugs he uses had been legal, he would still be an addict...

That's the part of the equation that is yet to be solved? The "Forbidden Fruit" attraction goes way back... almost to day one.

[KD5NRH]

The crackhead would still stick a gun in your face for your money.

When was the last time you heard of someone being mugged for a pack of cigarettes? Without the prohibition, few drugs could maintain such high prices.

[wgoforth]

I don't follow the drug scene but how is legal drugs working out for Amsterdam, maybe we should look to them for some real world answers.

From what I understand, Pot is fine, Coke Opiates Ecstasy Speed aka Hard Drugs are a No, No.
they also run alot of recovery programs, state run

And how does this all work with legal prostitution?

actually, Amsterdam is beginning to crack down (no puns intended) on both. Technically, pot is still illegal there, although may be sold in small amounts. Sex shops are now required to put up curtains, streets that are known for prostitution have had street lights put in place. Hash bars are being shut down. 1/5 of the hash bars were shut down in one week and are attempting to shut down ALL brothels over the next few years.

[wgoforth]

The crackhead would still stick a gun in your face for your money.

When was the last time you heard of someone being mugged for a pack of cigarettes? Without the prohibition, few drugs could maintain such high prices.

I personally knew a man who was stabbed to death for a pack of cigs. I opine crime would drastically increase if pot were made legal. Reason being that if I can now get a hit for a buck ( and since I'm a pot hole, I'm non productive and vegetating....not talking occasional user. Since it's cheap, I can now use all the time) I now will steal anything worth even a buck to do so.

[gregthehand]

I'm hesitant to post. I think marijuana should be legal. I've encountered a lot of pot heads and none of them wanted to fight me. I've encountered a lot of drunks and a lot of them wanted to fight me. Your argument about people stealing for pot money could be transplanted to just about anything. If people are lazy they are going to steal. I have a friend who smokes a lot of pot and he works hard everyday. It's more how the person handles themselves in general than what the drugs do to them. I mean come on that's like saying if you hand someone a gun they are more likely to go on a shooting spree. Some do but it's not because of the gun it's because of their mental state and way of handling things. Legalizing pot and making a law that it had to be grown here would harm a lot of cartels. I didn't say end I said harm. it should be handled like alcohol though. No smoking and driving, operating equipment, etc. Just my two cents.