Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Biden Says Marijuana Might Be A Gateway Drug [View all]Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)You keep saying "Those on the front lines" but not supporting it, and as we all know, the plural of anecdote isn't data.
Besides, what makes it available to kids is it being black market where you can get it on the street, having it legal makes it controlled. they are sold in dispensaries which are very strongly controlled. I don't know if you've ever been in one, but it's not like anyone can get in, they all have high security and keep things very controlled.
Oh hey, here's an article about it, it shows that in states that it's legal underage usage has dropped:
https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/articles/2019-07-08/study-teen-use-of-marijuana-drops-in-states-where-it-is-legal
So basically you are holding a stance, one that I share, but arguing for the side that will make that issue much worse, instead of helping it.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided