One form of affirmative action Maher apparently agrees with is social equity, in which many marijuana-legal states are providing a less burdensome entry into the industry for those who suffered most from the War on Drugs.
“I can’t argue with that instinct,” Maher said, then continued with the following statement.
“The drug war has been a horrendous instrument of prejudice and punishment for racial minorities. So, it seems fair that they jump the line for weed franchises the way Indians did for casinos. But it’s also what’s holding up Republican support from legalizing weed nationally, which would be good for everybody,” Maher said. “And these are the hard, practical choices the Democrats have to weigh: Redress the past or reach out to the gettable white voter who says, You know what, I’d like a shot at getting in the pot business. But to do that, I’m going to need a good lawyer who fights for me.”
