Did we take note of Kamala stating they will decriminilzed pot and purge records?

[beachbumbob]

This has always been a huge risk BUT not any more

[In_The_Wind]

1. Yes!

[Walleye]

2. Pence. Tried to talk over that because he knows he is on the wrong side of that issue

[SheltieLover]

3. Absolutely!

Biggest news of the night!

They should campaign on this!

[Wounded Bear]

4. It polls well, long past time for it...

[WhiskeyGrinder]

5. It's decriminalized in most states already.

[pat_k]

6. But AFAIK they aren't purging previous convictions. . .

I don't know how many people are serving time for dealing marijuana, but I don't think states that have decriminalized have been letting these people out and purging their records.

[bluedigger]

7. Colorado has made a start at purging records.

I think anything below an ounce possession is being cleared off the books for now. I doubt anyone is incarcerated for such a state charge currently. I think some other states are doing similar things. Of course, Biden will only have authority over Federal charges and policy.

[pat_k]

9. That's good.

Hope they'll expand to convictions for dealing marijuana.

[Bradshaw3]

10. True but it makes a difference at the federal level for several reasons

Two most important being that it will no longer be classified as a Schedule 1 narcotic research can be done on its beneficial effects and the dispensaries won't have to do business with banks on a cash only basis.

[BannonsLiver]

8. Yes, she is the senate sponsor of the MORE Act