David Kirk
David Kirk is Professor of Sociology at the University of Oxford. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago.
Voting History
Marijuana reform
Pardoning federal convictions for simple possession of marijuana will have meaningful social benefits that exceed any social costs.
| Vote | Confidence |
|---|---|
| Neutral/No Opinion | 5 |
| Median Survey Vote | Median Survey Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 8 |
Pardoning state convictions for simple possession of marijuana will have meaningful social benefits that exceed any social costs.
| Vote | Confidence |
|---|---|
| Neutral/No Opinion | 5 |
| Median Survey Vote | Median Survey Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 8 |
Comments
Few people in state prison for simple possession. If the government wants to reduce the use of incarceration further, it needs to think about its approach to violence.
Moving marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a less-restrictive schedule or legalizing it at the federal level would have meaningful social benefits that exceed any social costs.
| Vote | Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 4 |
| Median Survey Vote | Median Survey Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 8 |
Comments
If there is a benefit, it is likely indirect by signaling a different federal position and approach on marijuana.