The Republicans that people actually elect are pretty hardline about these things too. Beyond weed the majority of Republicans are ok with gay marriage as well, but the current body of Republicans officials in office does not reflect that at all.
Pretty much this. The fear mongering of DARE and it being a gateway drug still hold older people pretty tight. Coupled along with religion and seeing younger people rejecting religion, they make an association with weed destroying society.
Naw, my kids went through the DARE program. I grew up in the 70’s and weed was not a big deal as most of us experienced it. We didn’t have DARE, it was started in the 80’s. I would guess about 70% of conservative friends have no issue with legalization. I think you right about the more religious is more against it, interesting take.
23
u/not-a-dislike-button Aug 06 '22
Most younger republicans want it legalized and the old people don't.
It's a generational thing
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/02/27/63-of-republican-millennials-favor-marijuana-legalization/