Medical Aid Top Reason Why Legal Marijuana Favored

As public support for legalizing marijuana has surged, a new Gallup poll finds 86% of U.S. supporters of legal marijuana saying its medicinal benefits are a very important reason they support legalization. Majorities also say freeing up police resources to focus on other crimes, respecting people’s personal freedom, and generating tax revenue for state and local governments are key reasons for their support. CONT.

Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup