The times are changing very fast indeed concerning marijuana liberalization in America. In spite of opposition from radical hardcore elements who swear that marijuana would spoil youth, 60% Californians support full legalization as prevails in Colorado, Washington and Oregon. The most recent polls also indicate similar thinking. Proposition 64 in California is deemed to have passed on November 8 according to two polls with 58% in favor. Youngsters vehemently supported cannabis. Republicans opposed the new law. Florida and Arizona figures are somewhat similar in favor of the drug.
With the presidential campaign making hot media news, what do Hillary and Trump have to say on the subject? While many celebrities among singers, dancers and actors have had personal experiences of marijuana smoking and favor legalization too, perhaps, Trump claims that he does indulge in alcohol and drugs, not even tobacco and coffee. These are mostly widely consumed items in America. Clinton did say that she has never smoked marijuana. One wonders what would be their take on the touchy subject, particularly since Federal law still considers marijuana a dangerous Schedule I drug. Many states have legalized, particularly medical marijuana now in more than half the fifty states, and for good reasons. Strangely enough, opinions on the subject keep changing among not only the public but government officials as well.
The Hillary view of marijuana
Clinton finds no shame in marijuana and has more specific opinions compared to the rival. Regarding Federal laws, she has been saying that she recommends Schedule II status for marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. Such a classification would help research and marijuana users would not be penalized with imprisonment. Believing that such a stance would bring many benefits to the American people, she wishes to ‘do a lot.’ That is what she said at a Town Hall in February.
What Trump says
Considering the fact that the three Clinton-Trump debates are to be launched very soon, their opinions matter so much. On marijuana, Trump follows a guarded approach as compared to his brash statements on subjects like immigration. He says that while medical marijuana certainly deserves strong consideration, the legalization question should be decided by individual states.
Regarding Colorado that is fully legal cannabis, Trump has his doubts and said that trouble exists there. Speaking at a rally, he wondered if marijuana had a negative impact upon the health and brain. He certainly has some reservations about marijuana, unlike Hillary. Neither used it, though.
