Today the former Seattle Police Chief, Gil Kerlikowski was confirmed by the Senate as the nation’s new drug czar. He has the potential to sway the war against marijuana one way or another. However, I hope and believe we will finally get a pragmatic solutions-oriented approach to drug control rather than more drug war rhetoric that puts people in cages and stifles solutions.
Kerlikowski was confirmed as the State of Illinois debates the issue of medical marijuana. With religious leaders surprisingly siding on the side of those with the need for medicine, changes are imminent in the political home town and stomping grounds of President Obama.
During Chief Kerlikowske’s tenure as police chief Seattle voted in favor of Initiative 75 in 2003 which made marijuana the lowest law enforcement priority. The public sent a message with their vote that they did not want limited law enforcement resources spent on marijuana offenses.
This kind of behavior from an official is in absolute contrast to what American citizens are used to,
The [previous] drug czar, John Walters, wrote U.S. attorneys,
“No drug matches the threat posed by marijuana”
The kind of attitude that Kerlikowske brings to the office isn’t nearly as important as the amount of courage he will have to have in his back pocket. If Kerlikowski truly wants to do what’s right for his country, he will stand up to the prohibitionist politicians and help them embrace a new era of progressive strategy that’s based on SCIENCE over POLITICS.
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The problem is that Gill ultimately doesn’t make the decisions. I am worried about directives being sent down from Hillary and Joe.
Both Hillary and Joe have demonstrated to be on the tyranny side of the issue with no signs of any change in their position. They both subscribe to the delusion of a drug free world. They both take money from and support the prison lobbies as well as others in favor of prohibition.
We will find out soon enough, I guess.
Here is the confirmation hearing on CSPAN: http://tr.im/kQsr
Great idea Mr.420, is this still Gil’s contact or has it changed now? Chief of Police R. Gil Kerlikowske (206)684-5577
Gil has the chance to change the history of the WORLD. The drug czar has the power to change the world. If you think I’m crazy look at what Harry did. He made weed illegal everywhere, almost single-handedly.
please gil! dont become another mindless politician! stand up for what you know is right and we will stand behind you! im encouraging all people who read this to send a quick letter/email or call to our new “drug czar” and let him know the support he has!
The [previous] drug czar, John Walters, wrote U.S. attorneys, “No drug matches the threat posed by marijuana.”
Yea, a huge threat to the alcohol industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the prison industry, law enforcement, paper industry, lumber industry, and if it was understood by all, the mental health/treatment/rehab Industries.