Pubdate:  2 Sep 1999
Source: Oakland Tribune (CA)
Copyright: 1999 MediaNews Group, Inc. and ANG Newspapers
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Author: Dale Gieringer
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It sure would be nice to forgive George W. Bush for his cocaine use 25
years ago. Why is it, though, that he pushed for a lifetime ban on
welfare benefits for felony drug possession offenders?   If past
cocaine possession is a permanent disqualification for welfare
benefits,  shouldn't it be a disqualification for the highest office
in the land?

Dale Gieringer, Berkeley
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