Representative Gerald B.H. Solomon (R-New York) wants Net users to "Just Say No."
Last October, Solomon entered remarks into the Congressional Record expressing alarm that "the Internet is bristling with pro-drug talk groups discussing recent drug experiences and how and where to obtain drugs." He added: "Elementary students like my own grandson can obtain valuable information about an obscure nation in the South Pacific during a social studies class and then flip a screen to discover the glories of drug use and criminal activity."
In retaliation, Solomon wants to create a government-sponsored Internet site challenging drug legalization messages.
But don't expect a balanced debate on the government's dime. Solomon's the guy who introduced HR 1453, a bill to deny tax-exempt status to organizations such as NORML (a marijuana-law reform group) and the Drug Policy Foundation.
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