A Proclamation on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana, Attempted Simple Possession of Marijuana, or Use of Marijuana | The White House

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A Proclamation on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana, Attempted Simple Possession of Marijuana, or Use of Marijuana | The White House
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I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., do hereby grant a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to all current United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who, on or before the date of this proclamation, committed or were convicted of the offense of simple possession of marijuana, attempted simple possession of marijuana, or use of marijuana, regardless of whether they have been charged with or prosecuted for these offenses on or before the date of this proclamation

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…. attempted simple possession hmm

Right!?? What the fuck.

I mean, busting people for trying to purchase drugs is absolutely a thing. It's a stupid thing, but still a thing.

Yes, I was momentarily dumbfounded by the stupidity of it.

no getting around that purchasing/sale ban by giving it away for free