http://www.ontheissues.org/Celeb/Barack_Obama_Drugs.htm

Barack Obama is an honest man, and that is one characteristic that America needs in a president. He is not the first presidential candidate to use drugs and alcohol, but he admitted experimenting with cocaine and marijuana, as well as alcohol. During high school in that era, most people tried pot or booze. The fact that Obama admitted this makes me feel like he will always be honest if ever having to deal with presidential duties. Obama isn't trying to fool the voters, but trying to be on the same page as them. However, his style of acting like an everyday guy might not be what America wants in the white house. Some may think that just because he can admit his mistakes, doesn't mean they didn't happen.