April 19, 2010
by Exie Frazier | Staff Writer
California voters will have the chance to legalize the recreational use and taxation of marijuana in the upcoming November elections.
The initiative would also rescind the current possession laws that make it a misdemeanor crime of possession of 28.5 grams, or 1 ounce of marijuana or less, to have on one’s person. Additionally, individuals would be granted rights to grow a limited amount of marijuana for personal use in private residences.
“Why not?” said City College student Lacresha Wicker. “It doesn’t bother me.”
While the bill is controversial, an April 2009 Field Poll showed 56 percent of Californians surveyed favored making marijuana legal for recreational use.
Those championing for the legalization of the drug suggest the tax revenue generated from the sale of marijuana is the best bail-out option for a cash-strapped California and would also help create new jobs.
According to the State Board of Equalization, which collects taxes, the state could raise about $1.4 billion annually if the measure is passed.
“I support the legalization of marijuana for recreational use,” said City College student Cody Blanchard. “If somebody wants to smoke their bowl of marijuana, they should feel free to do so whenever they want.”
Not everyone on campus feels free to indulge in mind-altering substances.
“I’m completely opposed to that,” said City College student Jessica Davis. “I think marijuana is just like drinking and driving.”
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I know many people need/use marijuana for medical reasons but, I’m curious on why chemist have not found another form that marijuana could be consumed instead of smoking. It would seem, if we could make a tablet or pill for those that need it for medical reason then we can outlaw and place heavy restrictions on individuals who are smoking it. The thought of individuals being able to grow “a little stash at home” seems to me that home invasions would increase.
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