Dave Swim
3852 Marquette St.
Davenport, IA 52806
319-391-3054
Iowa House District 43
Democratic Challenger

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

   Other: We need tougher laws, more police, courts & prisons. We also must be smarter by investing in prevention, education & treatment. The cost of educating a child in Iowa's public schools is about $5,000. Incarceration is about $30,000.

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

   Yes.

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

   Not sure.

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

   Current policy is appropriate.

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

   Yes.

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

   Yes, if elected.