Cannabis Reform
NOTHING TO LOSE, MUCH TO GAIN
It is time for South Carolina to join the 38 states that have legalized cannabis. Shown by studies to be safer than alcohol, never linked to overdose, and proven effective as a medical treatment for common ailments such as glaucoma, cannabis is a beneficial plant that will open the door to a fast-growth industry for our state.
My approach to cannabis legalization builds on the 38 states providing access for medical use, the 19 states that have legalized recreational use, and the necessary revision of law enforcement practices that criminalize citizens for personal choices.
CANNABIS REFORM SOLUTIONS
- In regards to medical use, I oppose any legislation that would prevent access to desired care. Cannabis for treatment of mental health, chronic pain, loss of appetite, and seizures – among other conditions – is a decision between a patient and their care provider.
- In recreational use, I oppose suppression of a free market, state hypocrisy in regulated industries, and any legislation that ignores the free will of citizens.
- In criminal justice reform, I support decriminalization of marijuana and the expungement of criminal records for South Carolinians convicted of non-violent drug-related crimes.
