Legalization of marijuana has long been a hotly debated topic. A lot of news and opinions have been swirling around, especially regarding runner Sha'Carri Richardson being left off the Olympic team due to a suspension following a positive test. Join me as I dig a little deeper and explain the details behind this issue!
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