Debate over legalizing recreational marijuana reignites

The question as to whether the Commonwealth should legalize recreational marijuana is once again sparking a debate at the State Capitol.

Many opponents are also pushing back against the argument that since Pennsylvanians are crossing state lines to buy marijuana anyway, it makes sense to legalize it in the Commonwealth and collect the tax revenue.

“If we allow that to seep into our communities, the results are going to be disastrous,” Jordan Davidson with Smart Approaches to Marijuana said. ” They already have been.”

At a press conference in the East Wing Rotunda, opponents argued the use of marijuana has increased drastically among kids. They believe legalizing it, even though the sale and use would be restricted to adults, would only make things worse.

“There’s no price on the health and safety of our kids of the next generation,” Davidson said.

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