The debate to legalize marijuana doesn't kick off at 4:20 this afternoon, but sparks will fly tonight.

The University Union is sponsoring "Heads vs. Feds: The Debate to Legalize Marijuana."

"High Times" magazine editor Steve Hager and retired DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) agent Robert Stutman have been invited to bandy words and wits.

The high-profile marijuana pundits will debate the pros and cons of legalization, with an extensive question and answer session to follow.

Hager has been editor in chief of "High Times" since 1988. Aside from pro-pot penmanship, the University of Illinois graduate created "The Freedom Fighters," a national marijuana legalization group.

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