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Congressman Barney Frank Wants Marijuana Legalized

By Jack Peterson September 27, 2012 7:30 AM

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Congressman Barney Frank is hoping to get marijuana legalized.  The Massachusetts Democrat says legalizing the drug would cut back the costs states spend on prisons.

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Frank also says the government would be able to tax marijuana just like they do cigarettes and alcohol.  He insists pot isn’t a gateway drug like a lot people say it is and has nothing in common with harder drugs like heroin.

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