i think we re striking a good balance on it on cigarettes right now, where we ve really created a social stigma around cigarettes that is improving public health. so for marijuana, which is better for you, we need to find that balance. but i think the balance involves it being legal. i think overall, the decriminalization, i think we ve got to without having law enforcement overly focusing, particularly on young people, i think is actually the thing. marijuana editor for the denver post, thanks for being here. thank you. we also want to thank our panel. ben, kathleen, josh, and david. that is all for now. i will see you become here tomorrow at noon eastern. andrea mitchell reports is next. on the u.s.s. saratoga in 1982. [ male announcer ] once it s earned, usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection. and because usaa s commitment to serve current and former military members and their families is w
republicans in washington don t really want to discuss it. thank you so much to congresswoman maxine waters of california. appreciate you being here. you re certainly welcome. coming up, new york is expected to become the latest state to announce newly relaxed marijuana laws. not everyone is likely to profit. we ll discuss the high times ahead when the marijuana editor from the denver post joins us just ahead. welcome back. how is everything? there s nothing like being your own boss! and my customers are really liking your flat rate shipping. fedex one rate. really makes my life easier. maybe a promotion is in order. good news. i got a new title. and a raise?
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rarely minces words, but he took aim at senator rand paul s decision to file a class action lawsuit against the nsa over their intelligence collection procedures. here he was on morning joe. he s playing on some sort of fearmongering. isolationism, and rather than using television arguments, as people can well do, he s resorting to fear, appealing to the lowest common denominator. yesterday, congressman king went so far as to suggest congressman paul doesn t deserve to be a senator. pot is a full-time job in colorado. we ll talk to the new marijuana editor about the national pro pot movement. that s coming up. hi dad. she s a dietitian. and back when i wasn t eating right, she got me drinking boost. it s got a great taste, and it helps give me the nutrition i was missing. helping me stay more like me. [ female announcer ] boost complete nutritional drink has 26 essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium and vitamin d to support strong bones and 10 grams of protein
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