8 Anti-Marijuana Politicians To Watch Out For

Marijuana legalization might be making strides, but there's still work to be done. Like voting out these anti-marijuana politicians.

By
Samantha Cashin

5. Mark Kirk (Illinois/Republican)

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According to NORML, although he has not specifically discussed his views on medicinal marijuana, Mark Kirk favors “full restrictions on the drug.”

His biggest concern lies in young users and their academic success, stating that “burnouts” were “lower performing in their careers and their lives.”

Kirk has also introduced a bill that would increase prison sentences for marijuana trafficking if the pot had THC levels over 15%, and has spoken out against amendments to increase military veterans access to marijuana.

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Samantha Cashin

Samantha Cashin is a Canadian writer for High Times. Growing up in Victoria, B.C., Samantha credits her knowledge and passion for cannabis from the hippies she grew up surrounded by.

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Samantha Cashin

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