Jacob Redmond
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The marijuana industry is breathing a sigh of relief that Joe Biden decided against running for President. The current Vice President's stance on the legalization of marijuana is much more conservative than Bernie Sander's or Hillary Clinton's.
"If Biden had been elected President, he would most likely have increased enforcement of Federal Anti-Cannabis Laws," said Eddie Miller, CEO of Green Rush. "The industry will undoubtedly support Clinton, who took a very neutral stance and Bernie Sanders who seems to be the 'Cannabis Candidate.' The industry has also donated to Rand Paul, a libertarian Republican."
During the recent Democratic debate, Sanders was asked if he would vote yes for recreational marijuana. His response was, "I suspect I would vote yes." He went on to explain that the unfair criminal system was the reason why he would vote that way. Sanders said, "This war on drugs has done a tremendous amount of damage."
Clinton continues to stand firmly undecided. She has said she is in favor of medical marijuana, but is going to wait and see with regards to recreational marijuana.
Biden is firmly against legalization. In 2010 he told ABC, "There's a difference between sending someone to jail for a few ounces and legalizing it. The punishment should fit the crime. But I think legalization is a mistake. I still believe it's a gateway drug. I've spent a lot of my life as chairman of the Judiciary Committee dealing with this. I think it would be a mistake to legalize." To be fair, a lot has happened since 2010, so it's possible he may have softened his position.
Kris Krane, Managing Partner of 4Front Ventures said, " It is true Joe Biden has been unfriendly to cannabis reform for most of his career, so there was cause for concern about a potential Biden presidency. However, there was also reason to believe he wouldn't be as bad as some of the more hard core prohibitionist candidates like Chris Christie. As Vice President, this administration has allowed states to implement marijuana legalization without federal interference."
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"If Biden had been elected President, he would most likely have increased enforcement of Federal Anti-Cannabis Laws," said Eddie Miller, CEO of Green Rush. "The industry will undoubtedly support Clinton, who took a very neutral stance and Bernie Sanders who seems to be the 'Cannabis Candidate.' The industry has also donated to Rand Paul, a libertarian Republican."
During the recent Democratic debate, Sanders was asked if he would vote yes for recreational marijuana. His response was, "I suspect I would vote yes." He went on to explain that the unfair criminal system was the reason why he would vote that way. Sanders said, "This war on drugs has done a tremendous amount of damage."
Clinton continues to stand firmly undecided. She has said she is in favor of medical marijuana, but is going to wait and see with regards to recreational marijuana.
Biden is firmly against legalization. In 2010 he told ABC, "There's a difference between sending someone to jail for a few ounces and legalizing it. The punishment should fit the crime. But I think legalization is a mistake. I still believe it's a gateway drug. I've spent a lot of my life as chairman of the Judiciary Committee dealing with this. I think it would be a mistake to legalize." To be fair, a lot has happened since 2010, so it's possible he may have softened his position.
Kris Krane, Managing Partner of 4Front Ventures said, " It is true Joe Biden has been unfriendly to cannabis reform for most of his career, so there was cause for concern about a potential Biden presidency. However, there was also reason to believe he wouldn't be as bad as some of the more hard core prohibitionist candidates like Chris Christie. As Vice President, this administration has allowed states to implement marijuana legalization without federal interference."
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Marijuana Industry Relieved That Joe Biden Is Out
Author: Debra Borchardt
Contact: Contact Page
Photo Credit: The Associated Press
Website: Forbes News