In One Quote, Kelly Clarkson Just Took a Strong Stand for Marijuana Legalization

Kelly Clarkson is the latest musician to speak out in favor of marijuana legalization. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the "Invincible" singer said that while she doesn't smoke herself, she still finds it perplexing that alcohol and certain pills are legal while marijuana isn't.

"I'm not even a pothead, I just think it's funny that we legalize something as destructive as alcohol or pills and not that," she told Rolling Stone. "Don't get me wrong, I love me some alcohol, but I don't know anybody in rehab because of pot. And I know a ton of people that have died either from liver cancer or behind the wheel. We legalize things that are so disturbing for our bodies, but one that's completely fine, we say, 'No, that's bad for you.' I'm like, 'Okay, enjoy your scotch. Enjoy your Xanax.'"

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