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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara and asked of all candidates for this office.
See below for questions on
Rockefeller Drug Laws,
Gambling Revenue
Click on a name for candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. There is growing support for reform of the Rockefeller drug laws. What will you do to: a.) Initiate significant reform of these laws; b.) Provide adequate financial support for programs, on the community level, designed to cope with the impact of such reform?*
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Answer from Christopher M. Srock:
I believe the Rockefeller laws unjustly force non-violent criminals into violent environment. A friend was rehabbed but he fiscally paid for it almost making him relapse. We must invest ourselves fully into making addicts clean in order to help society.
Answer from George D. Maziarz:
In the 2005 legislative session, the Legislature took monumental steps in reforming the Rockefeller drug laws and I advocated strongly for significant changes to this archaic system. This was a starting point, but I am confident the Legislature will do more to revamp these laws. During the previous budget, I advocated for an increase in funding for centers and programs aimed at treating drug and alcohol related dependencies and I will continue to do so until adequate funding is achieved.
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2. What programs and actions will you support to protect communities from the negative consequences of the state’s increasing dependence on gambling revenue?*
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Answer from George D. Maziarz:
Gambling is expanding in New York - and as someone who believes gaming isn't the panacea many believe it to be - I have pushed for an increase in funding for gambling treatment programs. We have a responsibility to ensure these programs are in place for those who need treatment.
Answer from Christopher M. Srock:
Between Lotto, Casinos and OTB: gambling is a big revenue industry. I would start programs where people, not their money, are the basis of change and support. The state must restrict revenue usage to family and community based desires not needs. We must not be addicts to that money.
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