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Legalization of illegal drugs, especially [[marijuana]], is a [[liberal]] political position.  The 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that minorities suffered a higher percentage of illegal drug use within their racial classification.  The highest rate was among American Indian/Alaska Natives, followed by persons reporting two or more races, followed by blacks/African Americans.<ref>[http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/minorities/index.html Minorities & Drugs - Office of National Drug Control Policy]</ref>

Legalization of illegal drugs, especially [[marijuana]], is a [[liberal]] political position.  The 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed different rates of illicit drug use in different ethnic groups.  Rates for use in the past 30 days was as follows:  American Indian/Alaska Native 12.8%, African-American 9.7%, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 8.7%, Caucasian 8.1%, Hispanic 7.6%, and Asian-American 3.1%.  The report also states that among individuals aged 12 years and older, 59.6% of American Indian/Alaska Natives, 53.6% of Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, 49% of Caucasians, 44% of African-Americans, 36.4% of Hispanics, and 16-37% of Asian-Americans have ever used illegal drugs. [http://www.drugabusestatistics.samhsa.gov/NSDUH/2k5nsduh/tabs/Sect1peTabs73to82.pdf

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