What do legalized gambling and legalized pot have in common? They fill government coffers and fuel social pathologies -- all in the name of personal freedom. I’ll explain, next on BreakPoint.
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Pope Francis Denounces Legalization of Recreational Drugs
Pope Francis spoke out against the legalization of recreational drugs at a drug enforcement conference in Rome.
Oklahoma Senator Uses Genesis Scripture to Support Marijuana Legalization
An Oklahoma senator is using a scripture from the book of Genesis to back her claim that marijuana should be legalized in the state.
State of Colorado Regulating Legalized Marijuana for Safety Reasons
State officials in Colorado are looking for ways to better regulate legalized retail marijuana sales in the state. Children's safety is primary concern.
Faith Leaders Wrestle Over Growing Support for Marijuana
As public opinion has shifted in support of legalized marijuana, religious leaders are wrestling over competing interests, including high prison rates and legislating morality.
John Piper on Why Christians Must Say ‘No’ to Marijuana
Colorado has became the first state to legalize marijuana. As of January 2014, the Rocky Mountain area has seen legalized pot shops spring up like weeds.
Oregon to Vote on Marijuana Legalization
An Oregon initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana has qualified for the November ballot, placing the state alongside Colorado and Washington in voting on the issue this year.
Colorado to Consider Legalizing Marijuana
On Nov. 6, Colorado voters will decide whether or not to make marijuana legal for recreational use. The ballot measure has churches, parents and educators mulling the dangers of drug use
