Brian Schweitzer on Drugs

Democratic MT Governor

stricter penalties for drug criminals

Q: What are your views on crime & drugs?

A: We need stricter penalties for criminals who manufacture or sell drugs. I support vocational and substance abuse programs for non-violent offenders. I strongly support enacting a ban on open containers in vehicles, and my running mate, Republican Senator John Bohlinger of Billings, has already submitted a bill draft to do so.

Source: 2004 Montana Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test Nov 1, 2004

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