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  • To Reduce Narcotics Violence, Decriminalize Marijuana, Say Latin American Politicians

    May 15, 2009

    by Lance Steagall

    On Tuesday, former Mexican President Vicente Fox added his name to a growing list of prominent political figures urging the decriminalization of marijuana. He painted the current militarized approach as misguided and ineffectual, saying “it can’t be that the only way is for the state to use force.”

    It’s not the first time Fox has publicly supported decriminalization. During his term in office, Fox urged the Mexican Congress to pass a similar measure, only to veto it when it reached his desk. No doubt, pressure from Washington forced the change of heart.  At present, however, Fox’s position alligns with notable politicians on both sides of the border.

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    Tags: Fox, Legalizing Marijuana, Narcotics, U.S. Drug Policy


 
 
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