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A Disappointing Night for Reform

by smorgan [6], November 08, 2006, 03:22am
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The three most important drug reform initiatives have failed today. Question 7 to legalize marijuana in Nevada lost 56-44 [9]. Amendment 44 to legalize marijuana in Colorado lost 60-40 [10]. And Initiative 4 to protect medical marijuana patients in South Dakota lost 53-47 [11].

I was optimistic, particularly about South Dakota, but overall, tonight’s outcome is more disappointing than surprising. Legalizing marijuana by popular vote is a huge challenge, and while it hurts to lose, these are necessary steps in order to move the discussion forward.

And it’s exciting to see so many votes for reform. Surely, marijuana prohibition is the only criminal law that’s opposed by such a large segment of the population. Even in defeat, the results in Nevada and Colorado show that an eventual victory on this issue is clearly within striking distance.

Onward.


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