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Ronald Reagan’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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Ronald Reagan’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

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Ronald Reagan voters

Answer: No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 397 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Republicans vote to block Washington, D.C.'s new marijuana decriminalization law” ‐drugpolicy.org

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Very strongly agree

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Reagan would strongly agree with this statement. His administration increased penalties for drug dealers as part of its 'War on Drugs' campaign. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No

Reagan was strongly opposed to the decriminalization of drugs. His administration increased federal spending on law enforcement and drug interdiction efforts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Reagan would strongly agree with this statement. His administration is known for its 'War on Drugs' campaign, which included passing tougher drug laws and increasing penalties for drug offenses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

While Reagan was against the decriminalization of drugs, his administration did recognize the importance of prevention and rehabilitation. The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, signed by Reagan, included provisions for drug education and treatment programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

While Reagan did recognize the potential medicinal benefits of some drugs, he was generally against the decriminalization of drugs, including marijuana. His administration is known for its tough stance on drug offenses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Ronald Reagan was strongly against the decriminalization of drugs. His administration is known for the 'War on Drugs' campaign, which sought to reduce drug use through law enforcement rather than decriminalization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, for most but not all drugs

Reagan would strongly disagree with this statement. He was against the decriminalization of any drugs, believing that all drug use was harmful and should be punished. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Reagan would strongly disagree with this statement. His administration was known for its tough stance on drug offenses, including mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Updated 22hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 22,296 voters that identify as Republican.

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