States President George Bush officially began his "war on drugs" in September 5, 1989. President Bush gave the first prime time address of his presidency, on which he delineated the federal government's scheme for eradicating drug use. ... Of the nearly eight billion that Bush asked Congress to allocate, the plan outlined that seventy percent would go to law enforcement, which also included a billion and a half for jails. ... The Bush administration sought to focus the brunt of his anti- drug campaign in the United States, which, to Bush, meant attacking and arresting the drug user, rath...

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George Bush decided that drugs are immoral and unlawful; hence labeling drugs a moral issue. ... Bush had ideas to become tougher with drug laws such as the death penalty and using the armed forces. ... Under the Bush Administration, exorbitant amounts of money with medial reform were spent. However, Bush's most prominent plan was the "Weed & Seed Plan", today known as the Community Project for Restoration. ...

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Legalization of marijuana is a highly debated issue in today's society. While some would believe that the law should remain unchanged, many would disagree and say that it is time for a change. Marijuana is a very misunderstood drug that is thought of as dangerous and gateway when in fact it is in ...

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In 1968, when American soldiers came home from the Vietnam War addicted to heroin, President Richard Nixon initiated the War on Drugs. More than a decade later, President Ronald Reagan launches the South Florida Drug Task force, headed by then Vice-President George Bush, in response to the city of M...

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In 1968, when American soldiers came home from the Vietnam War addicted to heroin, President Richard Nixon initiated the War on Drugs. More than a decade later, President Ronald Reagan launches the South Florida Drug Task force, headed by then Vice-President George Bush, in response to the city of M...

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