October 4, 2016 - Massachusetts Bishops Statement Opposing Question 4
The Roman
Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts have released a statement in opposition to Question
4 on the legalization of recreational marijuana, a question that will appear on
the Massachusetts ballot Nov. 8.
“Marijuana represents a significant part of
substance use in America and adversely affects the health of millions of
Americans. According to a recent report issued by the National Institute of
Drug Abuse, Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United
States.
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