Pubdate: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 Date: 09/02/1999 Source: Oakland Tribune (CA) Author: Dale Gieringer Note: Subject line by MAP It sure would be nice to forgive George W. Bush for his cocaine use 25 years ago. Why is it, though, that he pushed for a lifetime ban on welfare benefits for felony drug possession offenders? If past cocaine possession is a permanent disqualification for welfare benefits, shouldn't it be a disqualification for the highest office in the land? Dale Gieringer, Berkeley