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Legalize or decriminalize marijuana

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Never legalize marijuana"?

A: We'd legalize it. Yes for legalization. I would support legalization and decriminalization.

Source: E-mail interview on 2014 MN Senate race with OnTheIssues.org , Aug 18, 2014

Release prisoners convicted of marijuana possession

Q: Do you support the legalization of marijuana?

A: Not only would I support the legalization of marijuana, I would support any legislation that would decriminalize it. People who are in prison for marijuana would be released and have their records expunged. Obviously if they harmed somebody in a drug crime they would still need to pay for that, but the marijuana offenses would not hold.

Q: Do you have any lasting concerns about the regulatory and safety of marijuana?

A: Some people are calling for it to be legalized and regulated so it can be taxed. I have concerns about the FDA being involved in pharmaceuticals, if people are harmed you never see any reparations or repairs. Legalization would create jobs and boost the economy. I'm not in favor of excessive regulation of any business; let people vote with their dollars.

Source: News Examiner Q&A on 2014 Minnesota Senate race , Aug 11, 2014

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