Letter to the editor: Why is legalized pot a priority?

Questions for Gov. Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro, both of whom endorsed the legalization of marijuana (“AG Shapiro supports legalized marijuana as Gov. Wolf pushes support in Oakmont.”): In the whole scheme of things, is the legalization of marijuana really a high priority?

Also, Shapiro indicates that his decision to support his position is based upon “months of internal research.” What is the nature of the “research” and is it documented?

Wayne Baughman

Salem