Archive for January 20, 2009
Yes We Cannabis!
The number 1 idea at change.org was Legalize the Medicinal and Recreational Use of Marijuana. It won with 19,530 votes, which was 4,536 more votes than the number 2 idea – Appoint Secretary of Peace in Department of Peace and Non-Violence.
The number 1 idea in the Citizen’s Briefing Book on Obama’s website change.gov was Ending Marijuana Prohibition. It had 92,970 points, which was 22,500 points more than idea #2. Idea #3 was Stop Using Federal Resources to Undermine States’ Medicinal Marijuana Laws. It had 66,170 points.
The voting on both sites has ended and now we are patiently waiting for a response.


Marijuana Inc: Inside America’s Pot Industry, Poll, Legal, Legislation, Decriminalization, Usage, International, Business, Government, Drug, Medicine – CNBC.com
From CNBC.com
Currently, 13 states have laws on the books stating it’s not a crime to possess small amounts of marijuana. Internationally, other countries have similar legislation. A number of studies reveal legalization of pot does not necessarily lead to increased usage.
CNBC.com asks, “Do you favor the decriminalization of marijuana use?”
As of 7:30 PM CST 1-31-08 there was 27990 responses
Yes
97%
No
3%
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The Hill Blog» Blog Archive » Marijuana Law Reform No Longer a Political Liability, It’s a Political Opportunity
Posted January 13th, 2009
by National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Deputy Director Paul Armentano






