New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says he’s in favor of legalizing marijuana, but only if it’s done right.
The mayor spoke Thursday at a Dominican cultural center in upper Manhattan.
De Blasio follows New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in jumping aboard a marijuana legalization train that is gaining momentum.
The Democratic mayor says legalization should include the expunging of petty crimes for pot. And he’d like marijuana sales to be closed to corporate interests and open to New Yorkers — especially African-Americans and Hispanics, who he says have been unfairly prosecuted for its use.
New York’s Democratic governor announced his support for legalization last week.
(AP)
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Legalizing marijuana is legalizing pot heads in our society. This will help destroy a generation who get hook on marijuana. It is addictive don’t forget it, and it stays in the brains for day