Mark Schmidt
315 S. West St.
Sigourney, IA 52591
515-622-2769
email
linnlinc@se-iowa.net
House District 96
Democratic Challenger

  1. Do you think we are winning the War on Drugs?

    No, we need to shift our focus from law enforcement to prevention and treatment.

    No, we should move toward legalization of drugs to eliminate the black market and its associated violence.

  2. Do you support legislation to allow patients under a doctor's supervision to use marijuana for medical conditions?

    Yes.

  3. Do you favor a legal distinction between marijuana and hard drugs?

    Not sure.

  4. What is your position on the use of alcohol and tobacco?

    We need to severely stomp on underage users, increase penalties for drunk driving, and raise taxes for a start.

  5. Do you think Congress should establish a blue-ribbon commission to evaluate national drug policy?

    Yes.

  6. Are you interested in participating in the discussion and development of drug policy?

    Yes.