{"id":1528,"date":"2012-03-01T09:01:31","date_gmt":"2012-03-01T09:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/?p=12587"},"modified":"2012-03-01T09:01:31","modified_gmt":"2012-03-01T09:01:31","slug":"gary-johnson-links-border-security-to-marijuana-prohibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/gary-johnson-links-border-security-to-marijuana-prohibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Gary Johnson Links Border Security to Marijuana Prohibition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/gary-johnson-links-border-security-to-marijuana-prohibition\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"290\" height=\"174\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/border-security.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"border security\" title=\"border security\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-12588\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/gary-johnson-links-border-security-to-marijuana-prohibition\/attachment\/border-security\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12588\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/border-security-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Border security has and will likely continue to be a point of debate in this election cycle.\u00a0 While we hear candidates talk about unrealistic and unaffordable \u201cGreat Walls\u201d to separate Mexico and the United States, we hear very little in addressing the root causes of violence along our borders.<\/p>\n<p>Giant security walls have not enjoyed their place in history.\u00a0 The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gop.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">GOP<\/a> has taken a very rigid stance on immigration and border control (<a href=\"http:\/\/borderwallinthenews.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/mesa-debate-gop-candidates-border.html\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a> for a breakdown of recent statements made by GOP candidates regarding border security).\u00a0 However, the Republican modern hero, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/about\/presidents\/ronaldreagan\" target=\"_blank\">President Ronald Reagan<\/a> famously said \u201cMr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall\u201d and then we all know what happened in <a href=\"http:\/\/history1900s.about.com\/od\/coldwa1\/a\/berlinwall.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Berlin<\/a> shortly after.<\/p>\n<p>Former republican<a href=\"http:\/\/www.garyjohnson2012.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Gary Johnson<\/a> has actually decided to engage in a conversation on border security that avoids the typical clich\u00e9s and talking points.\u00a0 Mr. Johnson, former republican and now <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">libertarian<\/a> candidate for president,<a href=\"http:\/\/latino.foxnews.com\/latino\/news\/2012\/02\/27\/gary-johnson-on-immigration-marijuana-and-border-security\/\" target=\"_blank\"> recently told Fox News<\/a> &#8220;It should not be under-emphasized how much the violence on the border has to do with the prohibition of drugs, I think if we legalize marijuana, we will take a huge step toward a rational drug policy.&#8221;\u00a0When asked about building a giant border fence, Gary Johnson responded by saying &#8220;It\u2019s a no brainer, don\u2019t build a fence; it\u2019s an incredible waste of money.&#8221; The party of supposed fiscal conservatism may have a hard time selling <a href=\"http:\/\/www.space.com\/14411-newt-gingrich-moon-base-cost.html\" target=\"_blank\">Newt Gingrich\u2019s moon base<\/a> and extremely costly (approximately 3 million dollars per mile) border projects.<\/p>\n<p>Many Americans truly want to see a new approach to marijuana reform, immigration, and border security.\u00a0 Supporting marijuana reform would go a long way to appease patients and advocates.\u00a0 Taking money and power out of cartel hands with new marijuana laws could also enhance the party\u2019s credentials on border security.\u00a0 Political strategists have identified cannabis supporters and immigrants as vulnerable groups for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/administration\/president-obama\" target=\"_blank\">President Obama<\/a> as many of them feel he did not live up to expectations on these issues.\u00a0 However, if the policies of the GOP remain on the current path, those groups will likely (even if reluctantly) throw their support behind Barack Obama.<\/p>\n<p>We have to ask ourselves how effective a giant barrier is going to be dividing the Mexican and US border.\u00a0 For one, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/cartel%E2%80%99s-advanced-tunnel-system-may-pose-an-extreme-security-threat-to-u-s\/\" target=\"_blank\">marijuana.net recently ran a story <\/a>that described the massively complex tunnel system cartel members are using to smuggle in marijuana.\u00a0 A giant wall will likely result in more cartel resources being directed at the often undetectable tunnels.\u00a0 In a sense, the fence may drive the problems underground, literally, with security becoming even more of a concern.\u00a0 Does ignoring a problem and erecting a barrier ever truly deal with any of our problems on either an emotional or physical level?\u00a0 If we had a problem with our next door neighbor we would not request tax dollars during a troubled economy to separate two homes from view of each other. \u00a0Additionally, if we erected such massive wall, what would we do about Canada?\u00a0 Would criminals and terrorists direct their efforts to the even larger border we share with Canada?\u00a0 Sooner than later America will set aside all the emotionally charged rhetoric against marijuana and decide to simultaneously improve our security, economic, and healthcare concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"290\" height=\"174\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/border-security.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"border security\" title=\"border security\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-12588\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/gary-johnson-links-border-security-to-marijuana-prohibition\/attachment\/border-security\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12588\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/border-security-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Border security has and will likely continue to be a point of debate in this election cycle.\u00a0 While we hear candidates talk about unrealistic and unaffordable \u201cGreat Walls\u201d to separate Mexico and the United States, we hear very little in addressing the root causes of violence along our borders.<\/p>\n<p>Giant security walls have not enjoyed their place in history.\u00a0 The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gop.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">GOP<\/a> has taken a very rigid stance on immigration and border control (<a href=\"http:\/\/borderwallinthenews.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/mesa-debate-gop-candidates-border.html\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a> for a breakdown of recent statements made by GOP candidates regarding border security).\u00a0 However, the Republican modern hero, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/about\/presidents\/ronaldreagan\" target=\"_blank\">President Ronald Reagan<\/a> famously said \u201cMr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall\u201d and then we all know what happened in <a href=\"http:\/\/history1900s.about.com\/od\/coldwa1\/a\/berlinwall.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Berlin<\/a> shortly after.<\/p>\n<p>Former republican<a href=\"http:\/\/www.garyjohnson2012.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Gary Johnson<\/a> has actually decided to engage in a conversation on border security that avoids the typical clich\u00e9s and talking points.\u00a0 Mr. Johnson, former republican and now <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">libertarian<\/a> candidate for president,<a href=\"http:\/\/latino.foxnews.com\/latino\/news\/2012\/02\/27\/gary-johnson-on-immigration-marijuana-and-border-security\/\" target=\"_blank\"> recently told Fox News<\/a> &#8220;It should not be under-emphasized how much the violence on the border has to do with the prohibition of drugs, I think if we legalize marijuana, we will take a huge step toward a rational drug policy.&#8221;\u00a0When asked about building a giant border fence, Gary Johnson responded by saying &#8220;It\u2019s a no brainer, don\u2019t build a fence; it\u2019s an incredible waste of money.&#8221; The party of supposed fiscal conservatism may have a hard time selling <a href=\"http:\/\/www.space.com\/14411-newt-gingrich-moon-base-cost.html\" target=\"_blank\">Newt Gingrich\u2019s moon base<\/a> and extremely costly (approximately 3 million dollars per mile) border projects.<\/p>\n<p>Many Americans truly want to see a new approach to marijuana reform, immigration, and border security.\u00a0 Supporting marijuana reform would go a long way to appease patients and advocates.\u00a0 Taking money and power out of cartel hands with new marijuana laws could also enhance the party\u2019s credentials on border security.\u00a0 Political strategists have identified cannabis supporters and immigrants as vulnerable groups for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/administration\/president-obama\" target=\"_blank\">President Obama<\/a> as many of them feel he did not live up to expectations on these issues.\u00a0 However, if the policies of the GOP remain on the current path, those groups will likely (even if reluctantly) throw their support behind Barack Obama.<\/p>\n<p>We have to ask ourselves how effective a giant barrier is going to be dividing the Mexican and US border.\u00a0 For one, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/cartel%E2%80%99s-advanced-tunnel-system-may-pose-an-extreme-security-threat-to-u-s\/\" target=\"_blank\">marijuana.net recently ran a story <\/a>that described the massively complex tunnel system cartel members are using to smuggle in marijuana.\u00a0 A giant wall will likely result in more cartel resources being directed at the often undetectable tunnels.\u00a0 In a sense, the fence may drive the problems underground, literally, with security becoming even more of a concern.\u00a0 Does ignoring a problem and erecting a barrier ever truly deal with any of our problems on either an emotional or physical level?\u00a0 If we had a problem with our next door neighbor we would not request tax dollars during a troubled economy to separate two homes from view of each other. \u00a0Additionally, if we erected such massive wall, what would we do about Canada?\u00a0 Would criminals and terrorists direct their efforts to the even larger border we share with Canada?\u00a0 Sooner than later America will set aside all the emotionally charged rhetoric against marijuana and decide to simultaneously improve our security, economic, and healthcare concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[210,1537,52,294,430,1538,56,9,86,51,1019,70,227,466,1,3,61],"tags":[2788,4105,2632,2872,3008,4106,2636,2664,2631,3590,5,2805,3040,6],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1528"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1528"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1528\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}