On marijuana legalization, I’m undecided. I believe that several things need to happen in Pennsylvania before it would be a “yes” for me.
A lot of revenue would be generated by legalizing marijuana. I would like that revenue to remove property/school tax for any individual over the age of 59.
In addition, we have not solved the DUI issue. And we have done nothing to prevent people from hand-held cellphone usage. This must be addressed prior to any legalization of marijuana. We need new cellphone legislation.New Jersey law prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving, whether it be for a phone call, texting or e-mailing. Cellphone and texting laws are considered “primary” laws, which means a police officer can pull you over for the offense without having to witness any other violation. If a pedestrian or another driver or passenger is injured or killed because of a distracted driver using a handheld cellphone, that driver could be charged with an indictable crime or felony.
What laws are we putting in place for DUI as a result of marijuana use? What tests will be performed to determine intoxication while driving?
Dan Yaklich
Delmont