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Decriminalizing Pot Would Cut Burden On Justice System Without Side Effects

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Decriminalizing Pot Would Cut Burden On Justice System Without Side Effects">COMMENTARY
Decriminalizing Pot Would Cut Burden On Justice System Without Side Effects

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy should be commended for throwing his political weight behind pending legislation to amend the state's draconian marijuana penalties. Let's hope that lawmakers have the courage to follow his lead.

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WHAT OTHERS SAY

 
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