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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mark "Marky Jr" Elworth Calls for Legalizing and Regulating Prostitution and Cocaine Libertarian argues personal freedom, public safety, and Colorado's tourism economy deserve a new approach COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Libertarian candidate for Colorado's 5th Congressional District Mark "Marky Jr" Elworth is calling for the legalization and regulation of prostitution and cocaine, arguing that prohibition has failed to eliminate demand while creating black markets and wasting taxpayer resources. "Colorado loves freedom, but we still spend enormous amounts of money trying to control what adults do with their own bodies," said Elworth. "It's time to ask whether prohibition is actually working, or whether it's creating more problems than it solves." Elworth argues that a regulated system could establish safety standards, reduce the role of criminal markets, and allow law enforcement to focus on violent crime rather than consensual adult behavior. He also sees a broader economic question for Colorado, where tourism and mountain communities depend on attracting visitors and supporting local businesses. "Colorado's ski towns need thriving businesses, visitors, and new ideas," Elworth said. "We should be willing to debate whether a more open, regulated adult economy could create additional economic activity while respecting individual liberty." Elworth acknowledges that legalization alone would not solve the challenges facing Colorado's ski industry. He argues, however, that policymakers should examine the economic and public-safety consequences of prohibition rather than treating the current approach as beyond debate. A Libertarian Approach Elworth's position reflects his broader commitment to limited government, personal freedom, and individual responsibility. He argues that adults should generally be free to make their own decisions, while government focuses on protecting people from force, fraud, exploitation, and violence. "Government should protect our rights, not try to run our lives," Elworth said. "We can have an honest debate about regulation, public health, and safety without assuming that criminalization is always the answer." About Mark "Marky Jr" Elworth Marky Jr is a Libertarian candidate for Colorado's 5th Congressional District. His campaign emphasizes limited government, personal freedom, fiscal responsibility, and offering voters an alternative to the two major parties. Media Contact: Mark "Marky Jr" Elworth Email- [email protected] – at Security, CO