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RNC RESEARCH DIVISION

PAGE 9 "One of the best ways to cut down on crime is to cut down on unemployment."

New York Times Magazine

December l4, 1975

Carter favors decriminalization of marijuana.

Vermont Times - Argus

December 27, 1975

In response to a poll by NORML, Carter stated that he favored decriminalization of possession of small amounts of marijuana. Civil fines would be imposed instead. Carter does, however, favor retaining criminal penalties for sale or distribution.

Washington Star

January 19, 1976

"You see red people in prison, you see black people, well educated people, ignorant people, mentally retarded...But you never see any rich people there."

Speech, CFA Conference

January 23, 1976

"But the overall, only solution that I can see to the crime problem is in the reduction of unemployment.

"I don't think that incarceration in prison is the answer."

Human Events

January 31, 1976

Carter wants to make possession of small amounts of marijuana subject to a "civil fine" but retain criminal penalties for sale and distribution.

Indianapolis Star

March 9, 1976

I favor the decriminalization of marijuana.

Washington Post

March 20, 1976

Carter favors the restoration of the death penalty for some crimes.

Pittsburgh Press

April 28, 1976

"I don't favor legalization of marijuana. I do favor decriminalization."

I.S.U. (Gary, Indiana)

May 3, 1976