Tomorrow’s Worcester Magazine features a cover story on the battle over ballot Question 2, a binding referendum which would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana for adults. It’s a passionate debate, with proponents of both sides fervently arguing their case in the feature story.
But there has been little, if any word from state lawmakers on their take on the issue.
In tomorrow’s issue, State Rep. Jim O’Day speaks about why he is in favor of decriminalizing marijuana, and why he is supporting Question 2. He is the first member of the local delegation, and among the first (if not the first) in the State House to publicly declare his support.
O’Day is clear he would vote against any blanket attempt to legalize marijuana, but says “I can’t remember ever seeing the violence and rage in people who smoke marijuana that I’ve seen in people when they’re drinking.”
Check out the rest of O’Day’s comments, as well as intense arguments from both sides, in tomorrow’s Worcester Magazine.
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