David Cameron is not saying whether or not he has ever taken illegal drugs. He says only that he had a "normal university experience". What do young people think? Does his refusal to answer make him fit or unfit to lead a major political party?
Many politicians and journalists have said that "youthful indiscretions" should not be held against someone in public life. Discuss what they might mean by indiscretions. Is it the same as breaking the law? Talk about the difference between a class C drug, such as cannabis, and class A drugs, such as cocaine or ecstasy. One newspaper asked what would happen if Cameron became Prime Minister: "How can he possibly have a position on drugs if his own record remains shrouded in mystery?" What do young people think?
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