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The war on drugs is identical to the prohibition of alcohol: all you're doing is making criminals rich and powerful.

Jesse Ventura

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Jesse Ventura
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: July 15
Film Actor
Peace Activist
Politician
Professional Wrestler
Radio Personality
Sports Commentator
Writer
Minneapolis
Minnesota
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James George Janos
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