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Mr. Natural - Tens of millions of adult, taxpaying American citizens, who obey the law in every other respect, are subject to criminal prosecution and incarceration because they choose to consume a plant. It's time to legalize marijuana. Reply or Read Other Forums

Are Crack Users Being Sentenced Fairly?
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Crack is a particularly dangerous and addictive drug that requires extraordinary measures and harsh sentences to fight.		Current crack laws penalize crack abusers more harshly for a drug that is actually no stronger or more dangerous than cocaine.

Should Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws Be Repealed?
Yes		No
Mandatory minimums are packing overcrowded prisons with low-level offenders, even as the drug trade continues to thrive.		Mandatory minimum sentencing for drug offenses keeps dealers off the streets and discourages illegal drug use.

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National Drug Strategy Network

Common Sense for Drug Policy

Families Against Mandatory Minimums

Drug Policy Foundation

Drug Reform Coordination Network

White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

The Lindesmith Center

Resources

2000 National Drug Control Policy Annual Report

Gore and Bush on Drug Policy

The Drug Library