No longer 'Just Say No': Bush says quit drugs and fight terrorism

AP | 12/14/01

[Native American Female Vet]

No longer 'Just Say No': Bush says quit drugs and fight terrorism

By Associated Press, 12/14/2001 13:52

WASHINGTON (AP) President Bush said Friday that drug users aid terrorists who get their money from global trafficking in narcotics. ''If you quit drugs, you join the fight against terrorism,'' he said.

Bush offered a new argument in the fight against drugs while signing a bill to expand a federal anti-drug program over the next five years.

''Drug abuse threatens everything, everything that is best about our country,'' he said. ''It breaks the bond between parent and child. It turns productive citizens into addicts. It transforms schools into places of violence and chaos. It makes playgrounds into crime scenes. It supports gangs at home.''

''And abroad, it's important for Americans to know that trafficking of drugs finances the world of terror, sustaining terrorists,'' the president said. The administration has linked the al-Qaida network in Afghanistan to heroin trafficking. The terrorist group, led by Osama bin Laden, is suspected in the Sept. 11 attacks on America.

The bill signed by Bush expands the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, which helps community groups reduce illegal drugs. The program's budget is about $50 million, and would almost double in five years under the bill.

''Over time, drugs rob men, women and children of their dignity and of their character,'' Bush said.

''Illegal drugs are the enemies of ambition and hope and when we fight against drugs we fight for the souls of our fellow Americans.''

[Wolfie]

Buy American!

[Wolfie]

''Over time, drugs rob men, women and children of their dignity and of their character,'' Bush said.

And we'll be happy to help them avoid such a tragic fate by throwing them in jail.

[What about Bob?]

Yep, nothing new. Just stupid Libertarians who want to flush the nation down the toilet.

THANK GOD FOR GEORGE W. BUSH AND THE WAR ON DRUGS!

[Dan from Michigan]

Great, the war on freedom is stepping up. GRRR.

BTW - For the Drug Warriors, I'm NOT equating drugs with freedom. I'll say that again so you understand. I'm NOT equating drugs with freedom. It's the Jack booted thugs I'm equating with the war on freedom.

[GOPJ]

Do drug users realize they're subsidizing terrorist?

How can we undermine drug profits, decrease drug usage, and help those hooked on drugs? Anyone?

[headsonpikes]

"Buy American!"

Buy Canadian...support NAFTA. lol

[vin-one]

Buy American!
Wolfie you're killing me,
I have to disagree with my President on this one.
Make pot legal and keep the profits at home.
But he is the pres, and has to make a stand with the kids,
I understand where he is coming from on Hard drugs, but MJ, should be legal,
The cash crop of WV., CA., and many other states.

[Sir Gawain]

Bush offered a new argument in the fight against drugs while signing a bill to expand a federal anti-drug program over the next five years.

Unconstitutional.

[Pern]

We can't make pot legal, it would take money away from the alcohol and tobacco industries, which in turn would take money out of the politicians pockets. Common sense? In Washington? Ha ha hahahahahahahahah

[dead]

How can we undermine drug profits, decrease drug usage, and help those hooked on drugs? Anyone?

Is this a trick question? Decriminalize.

[Dan from Michigan]

BTW - Outside of border issues, what in the blue hell business is it for the feds to be involved here? It's a STATE issue. If Michigan wants to ban drugs and go after them, fine. If DC does it, it's wrong.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

''Over time, drugs rob men, women and children of their dignity and of their character,'' Bush said.
''Illegal drugs are the enemies of ambition and hope and when we fight against drugs we fight for the souls of our fellow Americans.''

Well said, President Bush!