In the News: Forbes — Billionaire Charles Koch on Why Cannabis Should Be Legal

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In the News: Forbes — Billionaire Charles Koch on Why Cannabis Should Be Legal

Ending Prohibition: Charles Koch’s fight to reform drug laws and support personal freedom
July 27, 2021
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Charles Koch, CEO of Koch Industries, is championing the federal legalization of cannabis, putting nearly $25 million toward this effort. Koch believes that cannabis prohibition infringes on personal freedom and exacerbates societal issues, such as mass incarceration. Koch argues that prohibition has been counterproductive, ruining lives and creating social conflict, and views cannabis legalization as a crucial step in ending the federal war on drugs. Read the full article on Forbes to learn more about advocacy for cannabis legalization and its potential impact.
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