Apparently there are some seriously motivated chronnoisseurs out here in California. This past Thursday, 700,000 signatures (roughly 250,000 more than required) were submitted to state officials in efforts to get the legalization of Marijuana on the California Ballot. The next step in the process falls on the shoulders of Debra Bowen, California's Secretary of State; she has until the 24th of June to certify the initiative.
While Medical Marijuana is already legal here in California, if passed by voters in November's upcoming election, the use of Marijuana would be legal for anyone over the ago of 21. That is, citizens of California over 21 would be able to possess up to an ounce of Marijuana and be able to grow for personal use. Recent polls indicate that 56% of California voters support the legalization of Marijuana. What is more, Richard Lee, founder of Oaksterdam University (who has already invested $1 million in the campaign), intends to raise $10 million more.
Taxation and regulation of Marijuana would not only assist in an already struggling State Economy, it will make the prices of pot decrease considerably. So let's vote already, so we can finally just stop by the store to grab a sack of The Chronic!
No comments:
Post a Comment