It wasn’t long ago that talking about marijuana legalization was on the fringe of American politics, and the idea was largely dismissed by the mainstream. But a range of polls suggests that is no longer the case. In fact, 2014 may be remembered as the year marijuana legalization went mainstream in politics.
Survey numbers show legalization is gaining steam across the board, while opposition isn’t strong. And this week’s Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll revealed people believe marijuana is a less harmful substance than tobacco, alcohol and even sugar. CONT.
Dante Chinni (American U.), Wall Street Journal
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