“If adults want to take such chances that is their business. But surely the communications media … should let four million youngsters know what they are risking.”

Taped statement (August 1979); Reagan is on record as opposing legalization of Marijuana: &quot;I also want to applaud you for helping the people of Oregon fight a misguided minority that would legalize marijuana. That would be the worst possible message to send to our young people.&quot; Speech http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1986/073086a.htm (30 July 1986); Reagan&#x27;s son Michael has disputed the fervor of his opposition: &quot;Of course Dad was for legalization. … He wasn&#x27;t crazy, he didn&#x27;t want his kids in jail!&quot;<br> &quot;Reagan&#x27;s Marijuana Comments Cause Stir&quot; (11 May 2002) http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2002/5/11/12343.shtml <br class="br">1970s <br class="br">Context: The smoke from burning marijuana contains many more cancer-causing substances than tobacco. And if that isn’t enough it leads to bronchitis and emphysema. If adults want to take such chances that is their business. But surely the communications media … should let four million youngsters know what they are risking.