In this video, viewers will learn about a significant shift in marijuana policy as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announces plans to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. At the same time, Miami Beach celebrates the grand opening of its first medical marijuana dispensary, signaling growing support and demand. Criminal defense attorney Albert Quirantes shares his legal insight, while politicians and advocates weigh in on the future of marijuana in Florida. The video also explores how public opinion is shifting by age group and what the potential legal, social, and economic implications could be.
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The politics of pot. A Democratic leader and the Senate coming out in favor of legalizing marijuana.
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And two Florida candidates running for governor agree.
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Good evening everyone. I’m Trina Robinson.
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And I’m Jan Strader. Good evening.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he plans to introduce legislation to decriminalize pot.
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All of this as Miami Beach opened up its first medical marijuana dispensary.
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And that’s where we find NBC 6 reporter Steve Litz with a look at this apparent pot policy shift.
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Hello, Steve.
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And hi, Trina. This is a big deal for people who use medical marijuana and also a big deal for this company called
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Certa here on 15th Street and Alton Road. You can meet with a professional here, consult with a professional.
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They can guide you through this process.
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You can also, you see, purchase your medical marijuana products here.
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A big opening today happening at the same time of a big announcement by United States Senator.
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Today, a milestone in the medical marijuana industry.
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Miami Beach opening its first dispensary called Certa where the Cerna is in charge.
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We are bringing, uh, you know, awareness.
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We’re destigmatizing an industry that’s very stigmatized.
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People are finding their wellness through our products.
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The dispensary opens on the same day that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced legislation that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.
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With the New York Senator looking to separate marijuana from harder drugs like cocaine and heroin.
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Miami criminal defense attorney Albert Quirantes warns of a possible downside.
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It will probably cut down on drug dealers, but it may increase other crimes such as addiction crimes, such as DUIs, and those kinds of crimes.
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Marijuana advocates have long complained of wasted law enforcement resources dedicated to cracking down on pot smokers.
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An NBC News Wall Street Journal survey from January shows 60% of people support allowing adults to buy marijuana for personal use.
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In the 18 to 34 age range, 73% support legalization.
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And among people 65 years and older, 38% support.
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Somebody who is 100% against legalization is U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
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I’m not sure we’re going to be a better, healthier nation if we have marijuana being sold at every corner grocery store.
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And come November, Floridians will elect a new governor.
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And two candidates, both Democrats, have been pretty outspoken with respect to sanctioning legalizing medical marijuana.
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That is Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and former Miami Beach Mayor Bill Levine.
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Live on Miami Beach tonight, I’m Steve Litz, NBC6 News.
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