Pot legalization gains momentum in California

[Roon]

SAN FRANCISCO — Marijuana advocates are gathering signatures to get at least 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 40 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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Fuck the feds. If this goes off without a hitch and they actually tax and sell marijuana other states will follow suit. Just like they did with medicinal marijuana.

[ingac70]

1. Tax the hell out of it!

That will help ease California's financial problems somewhat I'm sure.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. I really want to see this happen.

The tax revenue is sorely needed.

And the bonus? Keeping the adults who use this for recreation out of the criminal justice system.

K&R

[Swamp Rat]

3. Another bonus:

No hangover.:hangover:

:hi: CaliforniaPeggy!:hug:

[FreeState]

4. They got my signature last week, there was a line to sign! n/t