News (Media Awareness Project) - US NM: Wire: Lawmaker Gives Out Free Passes To 'Traffic' |
Title: | US NM: Wire: Lawmaker Gives Out Free Passes To 'Traffic' |
Published On: | 2001-01-25 |
Source: | Associated Press |
Fetched On: | 2008-01-28 16:10:49 |
LAWMAKER GIVES OUT FREE PASSES TO 'TRAFFIC'
Here's a traffic ticket a lawmaker might welcome.
Rep. Joseph Thompson, an Albuquerque Republican, began on Wednesday
distributing free passes to his colleagues to see the drug-war drama
"Traffic."
"It's terrific," said Thompson, a friend and ally of Gov. Gary
Johnson, a critic of the nation's war on drugs.
Johnson is promoting a package of drug bills that includes some
decriminalization and reduced penalties.
The movie passes were paid for by the Lindesmith Center-Drug Policy
Foundation, a research institute and a key supporter of Johnson's drug
efforts.
"My understanding is (the movie) does an excellent job of highlighting
just how complicated the issue is, and how important it is to have a
public debate," said Katharine Huffman, director of the New Mexico
Drug Policy Project, an affiliate of the center.
Huffman said a Lindesmith donor had contributed money specifically to
send lawmakers to see "Traffic" in New Mexico and in other states.
The $20 passes - so lawmakers can take guests-were to be distributed
to all 112 legislators, she said.
Here's a traffic ticket a lawmaker might welcome.
Rep. Joseph Thompson, an Albuquerque Republican, began on Wednesday
distributing free passes to his colleagues to see the drug-war drama
"Traffic."
"It's terrific," said Thompson, a friend and ally of Gov. Gary
Johnson, a critic of the nation's war on drugs.
Johnson is promoting a package of drug bills that includes some
decriminalization and reduced penalties.
The movie passes were paid for by the Lindesmith Center-Drug Policy
Foundation, a research institute and a key supporter of Johnson's drug
efforts.
"My understanding is (the movie) does an excellent job of highlighting
just how complicated the issue is, and how important it is to have a
public debate," said Katharine Huffman, director of the New Mexico
Drug Policy Project, an affiliate of the center.
Huffman said a Lindesmith donor had contributed money specifically to
send lawmakers to see "Traffic" in New Mexico and in other states.
The $20 passes - so lawmakers can take guests-were to be distributed
to all 112 legislators, she said.
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