Robert Reich on Drugs

Former Secretary of Labor; Democratic Challenger MA Governor

Legalize the medical use of marijuana

Four of the five announced candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination addressed some 300 of the party faithful in Pittsfield.

Responding to a question from an audience member, all four candidates said that they would support legislation that legalizes the medical use of marijuana. Each man also acknowledged that he had smoked marijuana and had inhaled.

Source: D.R. Bahlman, Berkshire Eagle , Apr 22, 2002

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