by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Coordinator “This past Thursday, on the night of the Vice Presidential debates, NORMLtv caught up with Libertarian Party presidential candidate, Governor Gary Johnson, and asked him questions regarding his views on marijuana legalization. In the interview, he discusses what he would do in regards to the war on cannabis if he were elected, why politicians are hesitant to back reform measures, and how he got into the issue while serving as New Mexico’s governor.
The governor is optimistic with the progress made and sees the issue of marijuana legalization reaching it’s tipping point.
“We’re on the verge of making legalization happen,” Governor Johnson stated.”
You can view the full interview and read the text transcript below:
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