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Why two former cops are trying to legalize marijuana in Maine

Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 08:00

Why are we, two cops-turned-legislators, trying to legalize pot? Because it’s going to happen, and we want to make sure the approach Maine takes is safe, successful, regulated and taxed. The time to legalize is now so our representatives don’t fall behind the voters. We must be proactive, not reactive.

Nationally, momentum is building in favor of a better approach to marijuana than our current, outdated laws allow. Locally, a recent poll found that 65 percent of Maine voters agree; they believe adult-use marijuana should be legal if it is strictly controlled and regulated in a manner similar to alcohol.

With 59 years of collective law enforcement experience, we have a bill before the Legislature to legalize access for all adults in 2015. As former officers, we know our current approach to marijuana is not working. It is time to bring this plant into the light...

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