 In last November's election, Denver, CO voters approved an initiative which made it the first major city in the US (est pop. 556,835, rank 25th) to legalize small amounts of marijuana (up to an ounce or less). This was but the first step in an attempt by SAFER, Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation, the group leading this common sense fight, to 'legalize' the possession of small amounts (for personal use) of the narcotic within the state. Now we have "Phase II":
The Colorado Alcohol-Marijuana Equalization Initiative proposes a simple change to the Colorado statutes. By changing one sentence, it would make the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana legal under state law for individuals 21 years of age and older. ...snip(from here) If this initiative passes... What will not change: All home rule cities and towns in Colorado (representing about 90 percent of the state's population) will have the ability to fine or otherwise penalize marijuana users -- if that is what they want to do. What will change: In cities -- such as Denver -- where elected officials or voters choose to allow residents to make the rational decision to use marijuana instead of alcohol, state law will no longer force police and prosecutors to punish marijuana users.
If you'd like to help out with the campaign you can sign up to do so here. As any well-informed individual knows, it's long past time to end this ridiculousness that is marijuana prohibition and time to start focusing those resources spent somewhere worthwhile and meaningful. |
