I think the scarlet letter has hampered many young people, who are now moving away from using.
Summer Lee: “I think the scarlet letter has hampered many young people, who are now moving away from using.”
On the recordMay 20, 2009
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Jackson Lee discusses the negative impact of marijuana convictions on young people's opportunities.
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