When will legalization of marijuana be put on the california ballot?

Question

I dont understand what you mean when you say "when they figure out a way to tax it."

Cant they sell it in stores and put a tax on it?

And one more thing, I dont consider marijuana a drug. I could be wrong, but to my knowledge marijuana is the only "drug" which is not altered or added chemicals to.


Therer is currently a mind-altering LEGAL drug sold in smoke shops called 'salvia'. The effects of this drug are asolutely scary and dangerous. It can make you see the devil in your eyes. And suicide is easily possible while high on salvia.


I think it is obsurd that this drug is legal, while marijuana, which when taken in small-medium doses can promote intellectual thoughts, deeper connections with people, and general happiness, is illegal.

By the way, I used to smoke marijuana but do not anymore for one simple reason...its illegal.

Answer 1

As soon as politicans don't rely on people against the legilization of drugs, which often form larger constituencies, and thus more voting power for or against the legislator, politician, etc. Politicians rely on votes, many dope smoker just don't vote or actively pursue the legalization with the same fervor as those agsint it. Politicians need to be elected, the second a legislator proposes he legalization of mariuana, is the second his chances of re-elections or election go down the drain. I smoke weed all the time. I'm not against it at all. It would allow better regulation of it, and thus public health, and allow it to be taxed, creating possibly BILLIONS of revenue. Just keep fighitng and smoking, if it doesn't change by law, it will continue to be regarded as a waste of time for cops to continue and punish, and will be come legal through de facto, that's what I'm hoping for. I think it will be considered legal de facto sooner than it will de jure.

Answer 2

It probably won't happen any time soon.

First, the people who would put forth such an initiative recognize that such initiatives are expensive (they cost millions) and the opinion polls show that it wouldn't have a reasonable chance of passing yet. They don't want to waste millions on a losing effort.

Second, it probably wouldn't have much effect beyond the medical marijuana laws that have already been passed. The Feds would still be able to bust people for selling it, and some local areas are still openly hostile to the idea of it being sold for any purpose and, therefore, they tend to call the Feds to bust the places when they open.

Answer 3

When the California legislature can figure out a way to tax it. I could happen anytime, they are losing a lot of tax $$ with all the smokers trying to quit.

Answer 4

Jack Herer, a well known activist already has an initiative written out. Check it out:
http://www.jackherer.com/initiative.html

It's pretty good.

Answer 5

I do not think it should it causes alot of health problems.I know people who have had heart attacks from it.Even their doctors told them it was from smoking pot.!!!!!!!!!!!