Decriminalize Cannabis Now

The Issue

Millions of lives are significantly impacted by the criminalization of cannabis. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reports that a dismaying amount of individuals, disproportionately people of color, are arrested for cannabis-related offenses despite roughly equal usage rates across races. Among these, many are non-violent and cause no harm to society. Besides human toll, the enforcement of cannabis prohibition costs taxpayers annually an estimated $3.6 billion, according to the ACLU's in-depth report. By decriminalizing cannabis, we can take a step towards rectifying racial disparities, save valuable resources and focus on addressing serious crime. It's a course of action that numerous countries and states have already adopted with positive outcomes. Therefore, we urge policymakers to consider evidence-based decision-making and put an end to the unnecessary criminalization of cannabis. Sign this petition and stand up for justice and sensible policy reform.

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The Issue

Millions of lives are significantly impacted by the criminalization of cannabis. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reports that a dismaying amount of individuals, disproportionately people of color, are arrested for cannabis-related offenses despite roughly equal usage rates across races. Among these, many are non-violent and cause no harm to society. Besides human toll, the enforcement of cannabis prohibition costs taxpayers annually an estimated $3.6 billion, according to the ACLU's in-depth report. By decriminalizing cannabis, we can take a step towards rectifying racial disparities, save valuable resources and focus on addressing serious crime. It's a course of action that numerous countries and states have already adopted with positive outcomes. Therefore, we urge policymakers to consider evidence-based decision-making and put an end to the unnecessary criminalization of cannabis. Sign this petition and stand up for justice and sensible policy reform.

The Decision Makers

Brian Kemp
Georgia Governor
Ricky Williams
Georgia State Senate - District 25
Michael Collins
U.S. House of Representatives - Georgia 10th Congressional District

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Petition created on March 29, 2025