Law enforcement officers say "Enough!" LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) is planning an event Tuesday, June 14th at the National Press Club to mark the 40th year anniversary of the war against drugs. The group's website states: On June 17, 1971 President Richard Nixon declared a “war on drugs.” Looking back at the damage done over the past 40 years, it is clear that drug prohibition has failed. Click here to read more about how LEAP will mark the 40th anniversary of the drug war this week and find out how YOU can stand with our cops in saying “40 years is enough!” In an 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em-like video , Neil Franklin, a veteran officer in the state of MD, and Executive Director of LEAP, along with other law enforcement officers remark that drugs should be legalized. Listen to his message below. For some odd reason they're blaming President Obama for the war on drugs, calling their 10:00 am Tuesday event, Police an...
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