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	Podcast:		The Brian Lehrer Show
	Episode:		Racial Justice and Legalizing Pot in New Jersey
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		0
	Publish Date:		2018-03-13 20:11:17
	Description:		The proponents of legalizing marijuana in New Jersey argue that it will benefit young men of color who face disproportionate arrests for possession. WNYC's New Jersey reporter Karen Rouse reports on the reactions among African American social justice activists. → "Racial Justice Drives Fight for, and Against, Legal Pot in New Jersey" (WNYC/NYTimes 3/11/18) I don't understand why @PhilMurphyNJ would want to encourage the business of recreational drugs. Dependency, potential health problems, & what about accidents that result from impaired judgment (e.g., driving under the influence)? Encourage the sale of organic kale, but weed? — Muddle-Age Spread (@muddleagespread) March 13, 2018 @BrianLehrer people convicted of marijuana cannot work in industry — Stacie Johnson (@StacieMaya) March 13, 2018 @brianlehrer Legalization without 'grow your own' is still exploitation. — Jack Jackson (@jack_jackson) March 13, 2018 Policy Counsel @DHouenou360 talking on @WNYC @BrianLehrer about why we need racial justice in any proposal for legalization. Legalization alone is not enough. Listen live: https://t.co/Nzan7mB6uu @NJU4MR — ACLU of New Jersey (@ACLUNJ) March 13, 2018 Wouldn't it be better to be legalized state wide but have cannabis stores in the counties that do want it? I know most conservative counties won't want it, but there are the counties that need it to benefit from taxes. — Olivia Cabrera (@TheOliveTweeeet) March 13, 2018 This is different from decriminalization. Or even considering the legalization of marijuana use. But encouraging the business, looking for revenue? Seems very tricky. — Muddle-Age Spread (@muddleagespread) March 13, 2018 @brianlehrer Some marks of an 'early in life' pot busts cannot be undone. Scholarships lost, civil service jobs not considered for, etc. — Jack Jackson (@jack_jackson) March 13, 2018 In Calif, licenses went to VERY well-funded orgs.; unlikely that the average white OR black person of limited means will be a part of legalized pot any more than they could easily start a cigarette or liquor business — Laura Foulke (@laurafoulke) March 13, 2018
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