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JoeOtterbein

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Wed Oct 13, 2021, 11:01 AM Oct 2021

Legalize marijuana now: There are no good reasons left for locking people up

York Dispatch

York Dispatch Editorial Board


How do you know it's time to legalize marijuana?

When a former U.S. marshal who votes with the Republicans on virtually every other issue comes around on the issue.

State Sen. Mike Regan is about as conservative as it gets — and even he's planning to introduce a bill that would allow for the recreational use of pot for those 21 and older.

A lot has changed in recent years.

Gov. Tom Wolf once vehemently opposed it but gradually evolved into an enthusiastic proponent. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, now running for the Senate, went on a highly publicized listening tour. Meanwhile, a recent Muhlenberg College poll found a record number — 58% — of respondents supporting legalization.

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more words of wisdom from my hometown paper here in deep red York County, PA
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Legalize marijuana now: There are no good reasons left for locking people up (Original Post) JoeOtterbein Oct 2021 OP
Indeed! nt Wounded Bear Oct 2021 #1
Decriminalizing at Federal level would be a great start. nt GoodRaisin Oct 2021 #2
Totally agree. But it's been years since anyone was arrested solely for a joint or 2, 3, 4, 5 . . . Hoyt Oct 2021 #3
For profit prisons say no. jalan48 Oct 2021 #4
 

Hoyt

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3. Totally agree. But it's been years since anyone was arrested solely for a joint or 2, 3, 4, 5 . . .
Wed Oct 13, 2021, 11:18 AM
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