Tommy Chong sees President Biden’s weed possession pardon as a significant step forward in the cannabis industry but he isn’t ready to celebrate until the government removes marijuana from the Schedule 1 drug list, citing his previous legal troubles.
The comedian said Biden’s decision demonstrates that he has his finger on the pulse of America but that rescheduling would be a HUGE win for everyone involved in legitimate weed sales.
Tommy believes that marijuana sales will one day be the largest industry in the world, so rescheduling it could help to validate the industry’s legitimacy.
Hey Pres. Biden, how about pardoning anyone convicted of selling bongs while you are at it. It was your stupid law in the first place. @JeromeBaker420
— Tommy Chong (@tommychong) October 6, 2022
He supports Biden and says he’ll vote for him again, but he believes the President can do more, particularly regarding anti-paraphernalia laws, which landed Tommy in jail in 2003.
Tommy received a 9-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to selling bongs through a family-owned business. He claims he had no choice but to enter a plea.
Tommy says his plan is to go to court and try to have his conviction overturned.
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