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The Smoke and Mirrors of the Marijuana Legalization Movement

The Smoke and Mirrors of the Marijuana Legalization Movement
Customers shop for marijuana products at a cannabis dispensary in Santa Ana, Calif., on Feb. 18, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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From my mailbox, I pulled out the usual junk mail and was recently surprised to find a new advertisement I had never seen before: a large, glossy printed ad for the local marijuana dealer. Featuring a smiling, colorful cartoon face with a large joint in its mouth, the advertisement promises “20% off + FREE Gift with Coupon” and “Veterans & Med Card Holders 10% Off – Proof Required.” 
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Evan Mantyk
Evan Mantyk
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Evan Mantyk teaches history and literature in New York. He is also president and editor of the Society of Classical Poets.