Jay Marcus
1108 North B St.
Fairfield, IA 52556
515-472-5945
U.S. House District 3
Natural Law Challenger

1. Do you think we are winning the War on Drugs?

   No, we need to shift our focus from law enforcement to prevention and treatment.

   Other: My book The Crime Vaccine devotes a chapter to what works in drug prevention. Research shows that most programs, including the DARE program, have little effect. They don't offer kids a healthy and enjoyable alternative to drug taking, but instead try to persuade kids to give up something they apparently enjoy. That is an uphill battle!

2. Do you support legislation to allow patients under a doctor's supervision to use marijuana for medical conditions?

   No.

3. Do you favor a legal distinction between marijuana and hard drugs?

   Yes.

   Other: should be a difference in penalties only.

4. What is your position on the use of alcohol and tobacco?

   Other: Heavily taxed and not to be sold or used by those under 21.

5. Do you think Congress should establish a blue-ribbon commission to evaluate national drug policy?

   Not sure.

6. Are you interested in participating in the discussion and development of drug policy?

   Depends on who is organizing it and who is participating!