Steve Chapman on Obama’s Retreat from the War on Drugs

President Obama has indicated some willingness to
dial back prohibition. Not standing in the way of states trying
legalization is a big deal. It shows a somewhat open mind about the
wisdom of the status quo and the practical effects of
liberalization. But, Steve Chapman points out, if Obama really
believes what he says, merely doing nothing is not quite enough. A
change of tone would be cold comfort without a change of
policy.

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