John, During his time in the Senate, Joe Biden was instrumental in the passage of the 1994 Crime Bill, which had a significant impact on drug policy. This legislation increased penalties for drug offenses and led to a dramatic rise in incarceration rates, particularly for non-violent drug offenders. The bill also introduced the controversial "three strikes" rule, which mandated life sentences
for repeat offenders. Notably, the crime bill has done nothing to curb drug abuse and overdoses but has been highly successful in tearing apart families over non-violent acts. Help us to continue calling out Biden for his awful personal liberty record with a gift to our Record High Four Twenty Challenge today >>>
While he has shifted his tone a bit from the 1990s, President Biden still believes the best way to solve
America's drug problems is by using the state.
A more effective approach would be to get the government out of drug regulation and focus on private harm reduction and treatment programs. This would empower individuals to make choices about their own lives without undue government interference. |
