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Thomas Massie: I find the racial disparity aspect of the enforcement and prosecution of these laws very disturbing, but it does strike…

On the recordMay 8, 2014
I find the racial disparity aspect of the enforcement and prosecution of these laws very disturbing, but it does strike me that the answer might not be just to ignore the law when we find a problem like this.
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Thomas Massie
Republican · Kentucky

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Massie expresses concern about racial disparities in law enforcement regarding marijuana laws.

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