Reagan remembered: Research vessel seized for 1/10 oz marijuana

[DBoon]

Reagan gave us no-tolerance drug policies, with this result:

The term was first adopted by the Reagan administration, taken from a San Diego program that impounded any seagoing vessel for even trace amounts of drugs. Treating drug-runners and water skiers equally severely, the policy's intent was to send a clear message to dealers and users alike. Controversial from the first, the boat impoundment policy was quietly phased out after a Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute research vessel was seized for traces of marijuana found in a crewman's cabin.

http://www.s-t.com/daily/01-00/01-18-00/b05op062.htm

If you have to take a pre-employment drug test, you have Reagan to thank.

[Syrinx]

1. I think we all agree he wasn't a good prez

[JayS]

2. "Reagan gave us no-tolerance drug policies"

One of my greatest disappointments with Clinton was his letting these policies continue. I thought for sure he would be the one to start putting the brakes on the War On Drugs.

[Syrinx]

3. I thought Carter would push through marijuana decrim

Didn't happen though.