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03-25-2010, 04:30 AM
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| California voters could legalize marijuana in November election
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By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, Associated Press Writer Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 54 mins ago
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – When California voters head to the polls in November, they will decide whether the state will make history again — this time by legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for adults.
The state was the first to legalize medicinal marijuana use, with voters passing it in 1996. Since then, 14 states have followed California's lead, even though marijuana remains illegal under federal law.
"This is a watershed moment in the decades-long struggle to end failed marijuana prohibition in this country," said Stephen Gutwillig, California director for the Drug Policy Alliance. "We really can't overstate the significance of Californians being the first to have the opportunity to end this public policy disaster."
California is not alone in the push to expand legal use of marijuana. Legislators in Rhode Island, another state hit hard by the economic downturn, are considering a plan to decriminalize possession of an ounce or less by anyone 18 or older.
A proposal to legalize the sale and use of marijuana in Washington was recently defeated in that state's legislature, though lawmakers there did expand the pool of medical professionals that could prescribe the drug for medicinal use.
And a group in Nevada is pushing an initiative that marks the state's fourth attempt in a decade to legalize the drug.
The California secretary of state's office certified the initiative for the general election ballot Wednesday after it was determined that supporters had gathered enough valid signatures.
The initiative would allow those 21 years and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana, enough to roll dozens of marijuana cigarettes. Residents also could grow their own crop of the plant in gardens measuring up to 25 square feet.
The proposal would ban users from ingesting marijuana in public or smoking it while minors are present. It also would make it illegal to possess the drug on school grounds or drive while under its influence.
Local governments would decide whether to permit and tax marijuana sales.
Proponents of the measure say legalizing marijuana could save the state $200 million a year by reducing public safety costs. At the same time, it could generate tax revenue for local governments.
A Field Poll taken in April found a slim majority of California voters supported legalizing and taxing marijuana to help bridge the state budget deficit.
Those who grow and sell it illegally fear legalization would drive down the price and force them to compete against corporate marijuana cultivators.
Other opponents view marijuana as a "gateway drug" that, when used by young people, could lead them to try other, harder drugs. They worry that legalization would persuade more people to try it, worsening the nation's drug culture.
"We are quite concerned that by legalizing marijuana, it will definitely lower the perception of risk, and we will see youth use go through the roof," said Aimee Hendle, a spokeswoman for Californians for Drug Free Youth.
The initiative is the second proposal to qualify for the November ballot. The other is an $11.1 billion water bond measure championed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state Legislature.
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Associated Press Writers Lisa Leff and Marcus Wohlsen in San Francisco contributed to this report.
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03-25-2010, 05:39 AM
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03-25-2010, 06:00 AM
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with all the dispensarys and how the laws are already in cali.. im suprised its not already legal  | |
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03-25-2010, 06:17 AM
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03-25-2010, 07:24 AM
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03-25-2010, 07:52 AM
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remember it's only state-legal so any federal agency (FBI,DEA,TSA) can still bust you
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03-25-2010, 07:59 AM
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03-25-2010, 08:16 AM
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perhaps Arnold had a 1st hand experienced in vancouver during the olympic and thought it would be a good idea too
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03-25-2010, 04:01 PM
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great. Cali leads the way and many more states will follow. BC will then follow suit and the government will take profit away from dealers. With lower income, illegal money will decrease, leading to lower sales. That will in turn cause the economy to cool down. Along with interest rate hike, read estate market will lose steam, causing a market correction in price. I can finally buy a house.
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03-25-2010, 05:11 PM
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They should just allow people to grow sell and tax the businesses like Amsterdam. Been there 2 times now, rocks. If I could do it for a legit living I would.
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03-25-2010, 06:01 PM
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| http://blog.joerogan.net/archives/454
This link was posted was a while back after Phelps was caught with a bong. Although I have never done weed or intend to, I have absolutely nothing against it.
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03-25-2010, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by q0192837465  great. Cali leads the way and many more states will follow. BC will then follow suit and the government will take profit away from dealers. With lower income, illegal money will decrease, leading to lower sales. That will in turn cause the economy to cool down. Along with interest rate hike, read estate market will lose steam, causing a market correction in price. I can finally buy a house. |
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03-26-2010, 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by no_clue remember it's only state-legal so any federal agency (FBI,DEA,TSA) can still bust you | Obama administration ended that bullshit last year. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/us/19holder.html
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03-26-2010, 03:04 AM
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lol cali is broke thats why they are doign this!
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03-26-2010, 02:41 PM
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So question for you all. If BC/Canada followed suit and let us vote on it. Assuming it passed would Weed be more socially acceptable in the work place? I know a lot of business people that want to keep it hush hush that they toke...would this change if it was legalized?
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03-26-2010, 02:53 PM
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^ of coz they would, but not overnight. And ppl will come up with another drug to replace MJ and the black market will thrive again. There's too much money to be made trading illegal things.
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03-26-2010, 03:30 PM
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offense ment, but if you are blazing at the workplace, I'd fire you on the spot.
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03-26-2010, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by alwaysideways So question for you all. If BC/Canada followed suit and let us vote on it. Assuming it passed would Weed be more socially acceptable in the work place? I know a lot of business people that want to keep it hush hush that they toke...would this change if it was legalized? |
It wouldn't be any more acceptible to USE in the workplace. But I'm sure people would keep it less of a secret that they use it on their own time.
I think this vote in California is awesome. If it passes, and they actually see increase in revenue and decrease in crime then I think it's going to be the start of a revolution in North America. I want to see it legal in my lifetime SO bad.
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03-26-2010, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane offense ment, but if you are blazing at the workplace, I'd fire you on the spot. |
Im sorry I did not clarify properly. I meant the admission of MJ use whether daily or weekend use. Most people, in business settings, keep that on the DL. Just wonder if it would become more socially acceptable.
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03-26-2010, 05:55 PM
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no. It affects how you are able to work.
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03-26-2010, 11:32 PM
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if BC follows suit and legalizes weed, dose that mean my work cant drug test me for marijuana?
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Originally Posted by 00EM1 if BC follows suit and legalizes weed, dose that mean my work cant drug test me for marijuana? | one step at a time buddy.
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vansterdam is faping off to this article as we speak
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03-27-2010, 03:02 AM
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