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Groups Rally in Springfield to Oppose Marijuana Legalization

SEVERAL GROUPS VISITED THE STATE CAPITOL WEDNESDAY TO EXPRESS THEIR OPPOSITION TO LEGALIZING RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA. 

 

OPPONENTS LIKE REPRESENTATIVE MARTY MOYLAN OF DES PLAINS CITE SEVERAL REASONS THAT SMOKING POT FOR FUN SHOULDN’T BE ALLOWED.

 

 

ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE PRESIDENT STEVEN STELTER IS CONCERNED ABOUT IMPAIRED DRIVING.

 

POLICE ALSO SAY ENFORCEMENT WILL BE AN ISSUE AND OTHERS ARGUE THAT RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA LEADS TO THE ABUSE OF MORE ADDICTIVE DRUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS.

 

LAWMAKERS WORKING ON THE BILL SAY THEY ARE OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS.

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