The US House of Representatives took the first steps towards decriminalizing marijuana on Friday.
The bill would expunge some types of criminal offenses if passed. The Senate still has to vote on the bill, but it is a promising move toward more personal freedom and righting wrongs against people of color.
Nancy Pelosi said at a press conference on Thursday that there have been many discussions about the use of marijuana. It is a fact of life that needs appropriate public policy to address it.
Most US residents support the idea. According to a Gallop poll, as many as 68 percent of Americans are in favor of legalized weed.
Legislators are considering all the harm done to marginalized communities by the war on drugs. There are Black men in prison for selling or growing marijuana, like the person mentioned in the USA Today op-ed. They should be acknowledged for their pain, time and emotional trauma.
Legal pot can help people get back on their feet, and it can also help people who suffer from mental illness.
There are side effects to marijuana use, but Pelosi said it best. The government should respond to its citizens, not the other way around. This is a win for everyone.
The people should be allowed to toke.
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