ROKITA ON MARIJUANA USERS: “LOCK ’EM UP”

Today Jonathan Weinzapfel, the Democratic nominee for Indiana Attorney General, responded to his Republican opponent’s attack on social media over his position on marijuana decriminalization.

“Today, my opponent attacked me for supporting the decriminalization of marijuana and for saying we shouldn’t lock people up for possessing it in small amounts. While former Congressman Todd Rokita may want to lock people up for cannabis, I do not. 

Given all the challenges Indiana faces, spending our tax dollars and law enforcement resources on throwing people in jail for possessing small amounts of marijuana just doesn’t make sense. As Indiana’s next Attorney General, I will focus my attention on going after drug dealers and working with local law enforcement to keep our communities safe. I will support the creation of more drug courts, promote alternative sentencing that focuses on treatment and will continue to support the medical use of marijuana and decriminalizing its possession in small amounts.

Todd Rokita is just another creature of Washington. He cares more about finger pointing and scaring people than finding common sense solutions. He is simply out of step with Indiana.”