War Quote by James P. Gray
““New Mexico Governor Gary E. Johnson, a Republican and tri-athlete, has stated publicly that “Our present course is not working. Our War on Drugs is a real failure.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, 2023
The current drug policy fails; a new approach is needed.
In simple terms: War on Drugs isn’t working.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for reform.
Themes
policy
justice
public health
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
advocacy
analytical
When to use this quote
- legislature
- community health
- criminal justice reform
Key Concepts
drug enforcement
failure
reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives could replace current policies?
- How can communities lead change?
A Different Perspective
Reform faces political resistance.
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![“I talk with Gary [Johnson] every other day, we're on different coasts usually but we keep in touch and - yeah, no I do not agree with that release.” quote by William Weld](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/611/william-weld-10180_agree_i-talk-with-gary-johnson-every-other-day_126870.jpg)
