He was flattered, but declined. Johnson, who is married and a father of two, is an unlikely villain in a debate about drugs. While he has admitted to experimenting with cocaine and maintaining a serious marijuana habit while in college, he said he quit drugs after graduating and gave up drinking alcohol 12 years ago. Johnson says he plans to leave politics after his term ends in 2002. As proof of his sincerity, Johnson points out that he never would have championed legalizing heroin if he aspired to remain in public office.
Nobody wants to deal with the issue.
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