Marijuana legalisation on CNN Campbell Brown, March 25/10

Really surprised to see this, but they're covering the forthcoming the ballot initiative for November in California.

All I can say is 'Go California!!'

Tom

tdavie said:

Really surprised to see this, but they're covering the forthcoming the ballot initiative for November in California.

All I can say is 'Go California!!'

Tom

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Go us.........

That is wonderful news for you. California certainly seems to be the frontrunner in this. Here in the Detroit area, we woke up to this article in the paper:

http://freep.com/article/20100325/NEWS05/3250395/1322/Marijuana-law-sows-confusion

Sorry if I come off a little jealous. It's because I am.

Do you folks in California think it will pass? I've heard some say "no way" and others don't know.

last rasmussen poll (most accurate pollsters) in Nov. 19 showed most favored legalization.

Yeah, either way this turn out, it's gonna be a close vote but considering our financial woes and considering that legal medical dispensaries have thrived (with obstacles of course), there's a damn good chance it'll pass. Just keep sending us your positive thoughts and if you believe in karma, your state may be closer than you think.

I don't live in California (sorry if I gave that impression), but I have been following this since 1996, reading about court challenges, dispensary openings, Oaksterdam University, Richard Lee, seizures, imprisonments and etc. I believe that the state budget crisis, increased public acceptance and some publicized medical reports showing double blind advantages against legally prescribed medical drugs gives marijuana legalization the best chance for succeeding yet in my lifetime.

My personal opinion? Well, I booked the first two weeks in November off and am driving down to California in a motorhome. I hope and fully expect to legally be vaping in Humboldt County in 8 months or so. Wouldn't mind writing a photoblog of our trip.

Again, I'm hopeful. And if it succeeds in California, neighboring states are going to want in on the tax money to be gained (I've heard $50/oz split state/county/municipality?) and a second wave of legalization could happen (Oregon/Washington and Nevada?) after that. After that I would figure it is going to spread country wide as all states want the extra tax money and savings from reduced court/legal and incarceration costs.

I don't see any reason why they shouldn't lead the way in legalization; they're already leading the world in the medical marijuana industry.

Tom

Here's a bit more detail on what's coming up for a vote: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-marijuana-initiative25-2010mar25,0,4756689.story