EDITORIAL: Joe Kennedys moderate political stance might help the Democratic party
Jimmy Kimmel hosted Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III on his talk show last night. Kennedy, the grandson of esteemed politician Robert Kennedy and grandnephew of John F. Kennedy, was recently selected to deliver the Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address in February. With several politicians dubbing him as the new face for Democratic Party, young Kennedy is now being looked at more closely under the public eye.
Despite many of Kennedy’s promising policies on gun control, support for the Affordable Care Act and advocacy for gay rights, a few of his stances still remain troubling. And Kimmel was not hesitant to question these views in front of a large public audience. Most notably, Mr. Kennedy has pushed back against the legalization of marijuana in this country, contradicting the majority of Massachusetts legislators who have openly declared their support for the measure. In fact, 37-year-old Kennedy diverges from many lawmakers in the Democratic Party by voting against several marijuana bills, even for medical purposes.
And it’s clear why Kennedy, a Catholic who said in his interview that he abstains from drinking alcohol, would not be comfortable with seeing the drug being sold for recreational purposes. Even so, his concerns with the legalization are not entirely true or justifiable. He has claimed issue with marijuana for its association with mental health issues and addictive tendencies. But marijuana’s medical benefits have been known to help people suffering from anxiety disorders and have cured many people’s ailments. It’s a necessity for a healthy life for some.
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