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Retired Police Officer Rides Horse Cross Country for a Cause

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A retired police officer is riding a horse across the country to draw attention to the war on drugs.But he’s not calling for reinforcements.He’s calling for the legalization of ten drugs including marijuana and methamphetamine.Gil Halsted caught up with him as he rode through Madison Monday (7/18)…

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