1. Who is Gil Kerlikowske?
b) Why does Mr. Kerlikowske want to banish the idea that the U.S. is fighting a "war on drugs"?

2. How does Mr. Kerlikowske's approach differ from that of previous administrations?

3. What practice of the federal government relating to medical marijuana will the Obama administration end?

4. Who must enact the changes Mr. Kerlikowske is proposing?

5. Who is opposed to Gil Kerlikowske's appointment to drug czar, and/or the changes he plans to make? Explain why each is opposed.

6. Which national organizations support Mr. Kerlikowske's ideas?

7. Re-read paragraphs 17-18. Do you think the man in this example should be in drug treatment or jail?
Do you think treatment works for people who don't want it?
How effective do you think imprisonment is in stopping people from selling/using drugs?
What do you think of Mr. Kerlikowske's proposed changes to federal drug policies?