The incumbent governor refuses to budge on pot legalization. His rival Beto O'Rourke wants to legalize it and expunge convictions. Nov. 8 will test where voters stand, writes LZGranderson. (via latimesopinion)
If Abbott loses, prohibition is all but dead.
“Texas is not in the habit of taking criminal justice advice from the leader of the defund police party and someone who has overseen a criminal justice system run amuck with cashless bail and a revolving door for violent criminals.”for $10 billion to put 100,000 more police officers on the streets. But facts are not important when changing the subject is the goal. It’s just odd for Abbott to be hostile toward something that could help his reelection chances and seemingly supports.
As of right now, “Governor O’Rourke” is the best path to legalized pot in Texas. A point that was true before Biden’s announcement and one O’Rourke smartly used to engage voters. How is it that someone in neighboring New Mexico can enjoy a relaxing smoke after work but someone living in Houston can be sentenced to months in jail for attempting to do the same? Why is it that voters in neighboring Oklahoma get the right toIn May, 85% of voters in Austin decided toand ban no-knock warrants.
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