Pennsylvania: Marijuana enforcement, not marijuana, is what's harmful, supporters tell officials
Marijuana isn't the reason people turn to a life of crime, but rather an arrest for marijuana possession that can push some people down the wrong path.
That was the sentiment of several people who spoke Thursday night in favor of Harrisburg's proposal to reduce the criminal penalties for small amounts of marijuana. The supporters said marijuana is much less harmful than other legal substances such as alcohol or prescription drugs.
People arrested for marijuana possession lose their driver's license under Pennsylvania law, which kicks off a chain-reaction. Without the ability to drive, they can lose their jobs and have a hard time finding a new one, tempting them to sell drugs or commit other crimes, several supporters said.
But other speakers said they thought the city's efforts to lessen penalties could encourage more marijuana use, create more drug addicts and cause more vehicular accidents.
Dozens of people showed up to...
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