2010 Election

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

The state of California for not legalizing marijuana.

Not exactly a bad thing, for now.

The backers weren't looking to win, they were looking at the percentage of votes they were hoping to get. They wanted 44%, they got 44%. A similar proposition was also on the ballot in Nevada, Washington & Alaska...all got...TA, DA!...44%. Not too shabby considering the anti-drug vibe among the conservatives in those states.

This same proposition was on the CA ballot in 1972...it lost 65% to 35%. So, that's a 9% gain in votes...with how minds change in this country a whole lot faster than before, they're looking to put the proposition back on the ballot in 2012...they'll be looking for a passing vote next time. And, probably worded a bit better and actual processes for the taxation of it put in place (which is why it gained some votes..."hey if we legalize & tax this stuff, maybe it'll help with the deficit!").

For now, I'm satisfied with it being "for medical use only".

And, I'm always aware of the "be careful of what you wish for" thing. Yeah, I'd like it to be legal, but, if we don't take a close look at the possible "downsides" of legalization, it might be a big shock once and if it does become legal. (as in, yeah, it would be legal in California, but the Federal law still making it illegal would still take precedence, so how would the state vs feds reconcile that?)