FREEP THAT POLL: Do you care if public officials use marijuana? What about cocaine? (reader poll)

The Oregonian ^ | 11/08/2013 | Kelly House

[Rio]

Reaction to the news about Jeff Cogen's alleged pot and cocaine use runs the gamut from outrage to a lack of concern best summarized as, as long as he got his work done.
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Recent polls show most Americans think pot should be legal, and many states including Oregon are taking steps in that direction.

But what does that mean for public officials? Should public officials be allowed to smoke pot while holding office? Is cocaine a different matter?

Take our reader poll to weigh in.

[trebb]

Normally I would be against politicians using drugs. Today’s crop might benefit from some drugs - if nothing else it might shorten their lifespan and keep them from screwing us for 40 years at a time.

[Amagi]

Is is lawful to do drugs?
Doing illicit drugs is a thin edge of the wedge that "rationalizes" even more reprehensible law breaking by "public servants".
Already the government class is the most heinous criminal class in the nation, and they are becoming more emboldened in the era of Obama.