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To the editor:
As this is written, the 1989 Virginia elections are six weeks aihead. Rappahannock County’s Republicans hosted Marshall Coleman, candidate for Governor, at a rally in Washington’s Fire Hall about seven weeks ago. So this near-midpoint is a good time to refresh memories.
Our 1989 rally was not quite as well-attended as 1988’s—perhaps the national contests, George Bush for President, Maurice Dawkins for U.S. Senator, aroused more interest! Here we go.
Marshall Coleman’s position on a few key issues are worth repeating. In his prime at age 47, with experience as a state Delegate, Senator and Attorney General, here are his views of two important policy areas:
1). Drugs: On the issue citizens in Virginia and the entire country consider the most important in 1989, Coleman is in a very strong position. The war on drugs is the centerpiece of his campaign. His well though out and detailed plan targets all aspects, from supply and demand, from importers to middlemen, to pushers and users. He emphasizes the personal responsibility of every citizen to exercise our freedom of choice—
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