The war on drugs in the United States has been a failure that has ruined lives, filled prisons and cost a fortune. It started during the Nixon administration with the idea that, because drugs are bad for people, they should be difficult to obtain. As a result, it became a war on supply.
As first lady during the crack epidemic, Nancy Reagan tried to change this approach in the 1980s. But her “Just Say No” campaign to reduce demand received limited support.
Over the objections of the supply-focused bureaucracy, she told a United Nations audience on Oct. 25, 1988: “If we cannot stem the American demand for drugs, then there will be little hope of preventing foreign drug producers from fulfilling that demand. We will not get anywhere if we place a heavier burden of action on foreign governments than on America’s own mayors, judges and legislators. You see, the cocaine cartel does not begin in Medellín, Colombia. It begins in the streets of New York, Miami, Los Angeles and ev
Premium Service Brands Expands Leadership Team with Three New Hires
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After closing out 2020 with a 35% increase in year-over-year revenue and 75 new territories signed in North America, the multi-brand franchisor is continuing to add seasoned professionals to the leadership team to promote growth. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (PRWEB) March 09, 2021 Premium Service Brands, the leader in home services franchising and parent company of 360° Painting, Maid Right, Renew Crew, Kitchen Wise, Handyman Pro, Rubbish Works and ProLift Garage Doors, is expanding its franchise development and executive teams with the addition of Lydia O’Leary, vice president of franchise development for Rubbish Works & Renew Crew, Mike Oberholtzer, vice president of franchise development for Handyman Pro and Russell Kruse, chief legal officer for Premium Service Brands.