But that was not a 'policy' in as much as it was a social factor. Prior to Reagan, there was no 'cristian coalition' and such to try and push public policy. That came during the 80's.

When Bush the elder ran against Reagan, he was pro-choice and pro-marijuana decriminalization.

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The law perverted! And the police powers of the state perverted along with it! The law, I say, not only turned from its proper purpose but made to follow an entirely contrary purpose! The law become the weapon of every kind of greed! Instead of checking crime, the law itself guilty of the evils it is supposed to punish! - Frederick Bastiat