(Reuters) - Supporters of legalizing marijuana for recreational use have submitted enough signatures to put the matter to voters in Washington state in a bold move that, if successful, could put Olympia on a collision course with the federal government. The group New Approach Washington submitted nearly 278,000 valid signatures for the measure, more than required to put it on the November ballot, David Ammons, a spokesman for the Washington Secretary of State's office, said in a statement. The move comes as federal prosecutors have sought to crank up pressure on several mostly western states, including Washington, that have legalized medical marijuana even as cannibis remains classified as an illegal narcotic under federal law. The proposal, if approved by voters, would allow marijuana sales to people 21 and older, permit state taxes to be collected on the drug, ban pot advertising and prohibit driving under the influence of cannabis. Supporters of legalizing marijuana, who include acting Seattle city attorney Peter Holmes, say the federal prohibition on the drug has not curbed use and that it enriches drug cartels. "This is the grown-up approach to regulating a relatively harmless drug," Holmes said. http://news.yahoo.com/washington-state-marijuana-legalization-headed-ballot-043013060.html I dont think the voters will aprove it( I live near the Capital) it seems that the pot community perfers the black market aproach instead of regulation by the state. But you never know...
Poll shows Washington voters split on legalizing marijuana A new Elway Research poll released Wednesday shows the softest support yet for Initiative 502, which would legalize, regulate and tax marijuana sales, with 48 percent in favor and 45 percent opposed. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017162013_marijuana05m.html
Granny says, "Dat's right - California Drivers Prefer Pot Over Booze... California Drivers are Twice as Likely to be High Than Drunk Nov 21, 2012 - Study finds drivers twice as likely to have drugs than alcohol in system
America once sang `bout flyin' lizzerds inna air in one o' dey's songs... Hickenlooper to create task force on Colorado marijuana legalization 11/28/2012 - Gov. John Hickenlooper will create a task force to deal with the fallout from the state's legalization of marijuana use, possession and sales. See also: Deputies find alligators guarding marijuana plants after responding to shooting November 28, 2012 Thurston County Sheriff's deputies found two 5-foot alligators at a marijuana grow site where a man was shot on Monday evening.
Granny says dey oughta make marijuana bullets to fire atta jihadis an' goofyize `em so dey can't fight... Senate Committee Renews Medical Marijuana Provision in VA Bill Apr 15, 2016 | Senate lawmakers on Thursday once again signaled to the Veterans Affairs Department they want VA doctors able to talk to patients about use of medical marijuana. See also: Vets Group Blasts Obama for 'Neutrality' on Proposed GI Bill Cuts Apr 15, 2016 | The head of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is criticizing President Barack Obama for his unwillingness to oppose planned cuts to the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Not sure why they would want it legal because it's just gonna jack up the price with the taxes. It's not like it's hard to get up there. I lived in Portland and saw people smoking marijuana walking down the street and the police just telling them to throw their stash in the trash.
Granny says, "Dat's right - an' it'll make ya goofy - like Uncle Ferd... Study: Heavy Pot Users Face As Many Midlife Troubles As Those Dependent on Alcohol April 19, 2016 | Smoking marijuana regularly is linked to as many economic and social problems in early midlife as being dependent on alcohol, a recently published international study has found.
Gotta get the wording right... Lawmakers Push to Restore Medical Marijuana Language to VA Bill Jun 28, 2016 | Days after lawmakers killed legislation that would have cleared Veterans Affairs doctors to discuss and make recommendations about medical marijuana to their patients, supporters are taking another swing at the proposal.