Politics & Government

Should the Sale of Spice be Banned in Michigan?

A state representative is proposing that K2 — a synthetic form of marijuana known as Spice — be banned in the state.

The sale of K2——has drawn much attention throughout the state of Michigan in recent weeks.

Many parents have expressed concern about . Most notably,, 19, of Farmington Hills is believed to have been high on synthetic marijuana in April when he attacked his family,.

Two weeks ago, a after smoking Spice. In a separate incident, a man was arrested after allegedly stealing Spice from a Rochester Hills Shell station.

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On Wednesday, Michigan state in the state of Michigan.

Darany’s proposal comes after many local communities have rallied to have Spice banned.

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Facebook groups have been formed in , protests have been held in , and parents have teamed up in .

Other local officials are taking notice, too.

The . Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh has been pushing to have K2 banned and working to educate members of the community about the dangers associated with the substance, . about the dangers of the drug. And in an editorial on Troy Patch.

What do you think? Should Spice be banned in Michigan?


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