Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer talks…
…expounding on the debate of criminalization vs. regulation, he asserted, “It’s futile to continue this failed War on Drugs. This approach only fosters disdain for the law and encourages evasion.” He also shed light on the stark realities faced by youth, remarking, “In no state is it harder for a youngster to buy a joint than a six pack of beer.”
“I genuinely believe we’re pivoting away from stringent law enforcement measures towards more rational criminal penalties,” said Representative Earl Blumenauer. Similarly, the lawmaker believed that decriminalizing cannabis was yet another pivotal step towards adopting a “more sophisticated and humane” approach to societal concerns. “I am still very involved with this issue… legalization made a lot of sense to me at the time and still does,” he emphasized. From the very outset of his career as a young legislator in Oregon, Earl Blumenauer found himself deeply immersed in the world of policy change. During those early days, Oregon was a pioneer, being the first state to decriminalize cannabis. Simultaneously, the state was grappling with archaic practices, like incarcerating late-stage alcoholics…
Original Article (Forbes):
Rep. Blumenauer talks cannabis: ‘When we started, it was controversial… now it determines national elections’
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