>>FWIW, I’m Libertarian and I’m quite fond of Newt’s ideas and positions. So I can definitely vouch that there is traction for co-opting (sane) Libertarians over to Newt’s column.<<
Interesting. Thanks for the perspective. And what do you think would happen if Gingrich opened marijuana legalization up as a topic for discussion?
I have some very conservative friends, many of whom have used pot at least a few times in their lives, and most of them are of the opinion that our marijuana laws are draconian, though they do worry about the impact on usage of harder drugs if it were legalized.
Interesting. Thanks for the perspective. And what do you think would happen if Gingrich opened marijuana legalization up as a topic for discussion?
Hmm, not sure. It seems kind of a side-issue considering the current situation we're in as a whole, so would that be wise to bring up? From what I recall, I think Newt has said he'd be cautious about legalizing it, though I can't find any specifics on what his current position is.
I have some very conservative friends, many of whom have used pot at least a few times in their lives, and most of them are of the opinion that our marijuana laws are draconian, though they do worry about the impact on usage of harder drugs if it were legalized.
They are draconian, I agree. Personally, I'd rather drugs in general be decriminalized—prior to the early 20th century, there were little to no laws regulating substance use, and society didn't fall apart.
Just in case any of those friends of yours are considering Romney, they might change their mind after
this video. What an ass.