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“Having a debate right now over whether or not to legalize marijuana is kind of like having a debate over whether the sun will come up tomorrow.” quote by Gary Johnson
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“Having a debate right now over whether or not to legalize marijuana is kind of like having a debate over whether the sun will come up tomorrow.”

Gary Johnson

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Source Speech: Libertarian Convention, 2012

Legalizing marijuana is as inevitable as the sunrise; debating it is pointless.

In simple terms: Marijuana legalization is inevitable, like sunrise.

Key Takeaway

Support rational drug policy.

Themes

policy freedom inevitability

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political

When to use this quote

  • legislation
  • public forums
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

libertarianism public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we shift public perception?
  • What evidence supports legalization?
A Different Perspective

Opposition may stem from cultural stigma.

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