Community | October 08, 2009 | 28 comments

Pot legalization gains momentum in California

source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091008/ap_on_re_us/us_marijuana_legalization

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SAN FRANCISCO – Marijuana advocates are gathering signatures to get as many as three pot-legalization measures on the ballot in 2010 in California, setting up what could be a groundbreaking clash with the federal government over U.S. drug policy.

At least one poll shows voters would support lifting the pot prohibition, which would make the state of more than 38 million the first in the nation to legalize marijuana.

Such action would also send the state into a headlong conflict with the U.S. government while raising questions about how federal law enforcement could enforce its drug laws in the face of a massive government-sanctioned pot industry.

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28 comments // Pot legalization gains momentum in California

  • sugarlilly
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      sugarlilly  

    • i'll be pretty darn proud to be a californian when this passes. and it will. because this isn't just about getting high. it's about breaking social stigma and using individual, rational thought over centuries of atrocious groupthink.

    • 2 years ago
  • N_Dank
  • LadybugLady
  • zero123
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      zero123  

    • I just hope that if marijuana is legalized our government won't grossly over tax it to the point where no one can even afford it (especially those in medical need).

    • 2 years ago
  • Nephwrack
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      Nephwrack  
    • zero123:

      i doubt that they will grossly overtax it, as the point of a tax is to make revenue. if no one can afford the huge tax, they will lose out on a steadier stream of revenue from a more moderate tax.

    • 2 years ago
  • cabinettags
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      cabinettags  

    • Guys, this has been illegal for decades. Our young prez. hasn't actually change a thing. He merely called his dogs off concerning folks that are operating within state law.

      Now for Ca. you can count on them. I don't know if this will pass the 1st time around, but if not then it will the next time. Or the time after. But I expect it this time.

      What I don't expect is for the fed to back off without a fight. It's going to come to a fight. And as the article pointed out, the fed can bring pressure to bear - withholding Federal funds in other areas because of it.

      How this will play out I don't know. Say CA passes it. If Obama really wants to challenge that then they'll end up in court immediately. Nip it in the bud, as it were. If the fed holds off till later, then there will be other states joining the suit. Probably Oregon right off. To me, the deciding factor is going to be how quickly the fed acts. That they WILL act isn't in doubt.

      If CA knuckles under, or goes to court and loses, then that sets the movement back. We'll just have to cross that bridge when we come to it. I'd be a lot more confident if there were others besides CA by it's lonesome. Other hand, maybe now is the exact right time.

      War and politics aren't played by the Marquis of Queenbury rules. Hit the guy repeatedly while he's down is fair play. And the best defense is a good offense. Medical pot enjoys growing acceptance and that's spreading. The phrase strike while the iron is hot comes to mind. Maybe now truly is the time. My idea of an advantage to be gained by having more states stand with CA could be illusion. While we're doing that, the fed is working the other end.

      All I can say for sure is, ABOUT TIME. Fart around too much longer and I won't be here to see it. And I DO want to see it. Go CA !!!

    • 2 years ago
  • FishaHouse777
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      FishaHouse777  

    • Awesome! One small step for mankind and one giant leap for marijuana.
      This will go smoothly because Obama passed the law that Fed's can't bother medical marijuana patients for possession, and i'm sure he will extend that right if it becomes legal and taxed.

    • 2 years ago
  • galwayman
  • thecoyote23
  • dragon1984
  • juicie
  • sk8r408
  • PirateSauce
  • Darevalo
  • sk8r408
  • Conniepae
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      Conniepae  

    • I think if the real facts are weighed, it will pass. Distorted facts and real facts are not equal and should not carry equal weight. When you hear distorted facts, don't let it go unanswered. People know the facts, they just have to find the courage to speak them.

    • 2 years ago
  • hunzedog
  • Darevalo
  • Darevalo
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      Darevalo  

    • 10th amendment says feds have no right to stop us.

      if this doesn't pass, it's just gonna come up again.
      and again.
      and again.
      and again.
      and again.

    • 2 years ago
  • kingfugazi
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      kingfugazi  
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    • Please, checkout this letter with some interesting points to consider when contemplating whether to support or oppose the legalization of pot?

    • 2 years ago
  • LadybugLady
  • fdsooner
  • sugarlilly
  • FallenMorgan
  • carmalite
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      carmalite  

    • At least medical use should be available. They could tax it from farm to point of sale and regulate it. Farmers on marginal land and small famers would be helped. A fiber industry would develope. It would be good for the whole economy.

    • 2 years ago
  • fun_size
  • Darevalo
  • freshfish
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      freshfish  

    • Oh I hope this happens it would force the DEA to play whatever card they have so we can finally see where the majority of people stand on this.

    • 2 years ago
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