Pro/Con: Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession (1978)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1978-05-19
Duration: 00:03:47
Subjects: MARIJUANA | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1978 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Drugs | Drug possession
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Guarisco, Anthony Speaker
- Garrison, Bo Speaker
Description
This segment from the May 19, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a Pro/Con debate on a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. State Senator Anthony Guarisco of Morgan City speaks in favor of the proposal, while Colonel Bo Garrison of the Louisiana State Police speaks against it. Host: Beth George