Alcohol Quote by Cory Booker
“I do not believe that marijuana is a gateway drug, and having been a mayor trying to keep my community safe, if there was any drug that was driving violence, more than marijuana, it was alcohol which is legal. And so I just don't think this is a gateway drug. And by the way, if you regulate it you're actually going to overcome a lot of problems with people having to go to the streets to buy their drug. You don't know how dangerous that is.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on drug policy, 2022
Marijuana is not a gateway; alcohol causes more violence, and regulation can reduce street crime.
In simple terms: Marijuana isn’t the main problem; alcohol is.
Key Takeaway
Regulate marijuana to reduce illegal markets.
Themes
public policy
substance use
violence
regulation
public health
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- community safety meetings
- legislative hearings
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
gateway theory
harm reduction
legalization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does legal status affect perception of risk?
- What policies best reduce drug‑related violence?
A Different Perspective
Alcohol remains legal despite higher harm; regulation alone may not solve all issues.
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