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More Conservatives Support Marijuana Policy Reform

Mar 27, 2013

American Family Association, Bryan Fischer, conservative, Pat Robertson, Rand Paul


More Conservatives Support Marijuana Policy Reform

Despite what some may think, marijuana reform is not a rallying cry for simply one side of the political spectrum.

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In response to a comment from Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) on "Fox News Sunday" that marijuana use wasn't worth throwing people in jail for, Bryan Fischer, the director of issues analysis for the socially conservative American Family Association, tweeted: β€œSen. Paul doesn't want [to] send folks to jail for marijuana beef. Fine. Make 'em pay a fine, like we do for speeding tickets.”

TV evangelist Pat Robinson has also spoken in favor of marijuana reform, publically endorsing ballot initiatives in Colorado and Washington state.