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Reply #68: Keeping drug illegal keeps local law enforcement flush with cash that otherwise would come from us.
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NoodleyAppendage
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Wed May-12-10 10:53 AM
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68. Keeping drug illegal keeps local law enforcement flush with cash that otherwise would come from us. |
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The REAL reason for the opposition is the added strain that a loss of drug-related enforcement revenue would cause on a local and state level. This would result in higher local and state taxes during a Dem administration, which in turn would harm Obama's and other Dems chances at re-election.
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