I realize that for most, I am considered an old fuddy duddy with old, passe views on things. I do not condone lying, I am against marriage or civil unions for other than a man or a woman...I just found out that I was against transexuals and transgenders having those same rights as well. I am for fingerprinting and doing whatever it takes to eliminate fraud in any government give away program.

I say all of this because I just found yet another social program I oppose.....this is a quote from an article written (very well I might add) concerning the administrations view or wanna be view on drugs....

"What Kerlikowske said he wants is a “third way,” as he calls the White House’s new plan–a transformation of law enforcement’s role in U.S. drug policy, and a shift from viewing drug addiction as a moral crime to viewing it as a treatable disease."

Obama’s Drug Czar Stumps for ‘Third Way’ Policy - ABC News

Not exactly sure what it means, but does it mean no more criminal offense....government intervention in treatment. Are there not a bunch of treatment centers all over the country

"Kerlikowske’s appointment and confirmation in 2009 elicited cautious optimism from marijuana-legalization advocates in particular"

I really am not unsympathetic, but when does personal discipline enter into anything anymore ?