On Sept. 25, Florida Atlantic University students and faculty gathered in the rotunda of Social Work and Criminal Justice building for the "Breezeway Dialogues," a platform FAU professors Naelys Luna and Michael Horswell established in 2021 for civil discussion about controversial topics.
This year's discussion, "High Stakes: Should Weed Be Legal in Florida?," allowed participants to debate one of the most controversial topics leading up to the 2024 presidential election: the potential legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida for adults 21 and older under Amendment 3.
Florida's Amendment 3, which will appear on the ballot on Nov. 5, proposes legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. A "yes" vote supports legalization, while a "no" vote opposes it. The amendment requires 60% voter approval to pass.
In Florida, marijuana is currently only legal for medical purposes. To purchase it legally, individuals must have a medical card.
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