Diane Rehm: Efforts To Legalize Marijuana For Recreational Use (Radio)

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Show page: http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-10-16/efforts-legalize-marijuana-recreational-use

Listen: http://thedianerehmshow.org/audio-player?nid=16758

 

On November 6th, voters in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon will weigh in on whether marijuana should be legalized. 17 states currently allow marijuana for medical purposes, but initiatives in these three states make recreational use legal as well. The proposed laws directly contradict federal law which classifies marijuana as a controlled substance along with heroin and LSD. A recent Rasmussen poll suggests that more than 50% of Americans favor legalizing and regulating marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol and tobacco. Please join us to discuss the debate debate over legalizing marijuana.

Guests

Allen St. Pierre

 

executive director, NORML.

Mark de Bernardo

 

executive director, Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace.

Jonathan Martin

 

reporter, The Seattle Times.

John Ingold

 

reporter, The Denver Post.

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Thanks for posting this. Appreciate the link. Should be a good listen when I get the chance.