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Politics

America's Pot Schizophrenia

July 5, 2014

The US is a country divided by drug laws. In Colorado, cannabis is legal and since the start of the year a florishing industry has sprung up around its recreational use. In Missouri it is a very different story. Jeff Mizanskey was sentenced to life without parole after his third majiuana offense. He's been behind bars for 20 years. Even the state prosecutor says the punishment is unusually harsh.

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