1. 05 Apr 2010
    03:52 PM
    SWEET HOME “CALIFORNIA!” San Francisco Assemblyman Tom Ammiano proposed a bill in March that would decriminalize and legalize the sale of marijuana to adults 21 and over in California.  The tax revenues would generate more than a billion dollars annually for our cashed-starved state.  A perfectly plausible and sensible solution really, but sure to be met with resistance from the federal government’s prohibition policy on cannabis.  However, Ammiano said federal officials may be receptive to such changes under the administration of President Barack Obama. California could become the first U.S. state to legalize marijuana. Residents will vote on the proposal in November after a petition showing support was submitted to state officials. If the initiative passes, anyone over the age of 21 could possess up to an ounce of marijuana “for personal use” — enough for about 50 joints. They could also grow the drug and buy it from a newly formed state-wide industry. Under the new initiative, the California government would regulate and tax marijuana sales. It would also vacate the convictions of those convicted of marijuana offences. This bill could actually be passed before then end of the year of 2010. Imagine the boon to tourism in the state of California if this happens too.  Buy a ticket to Disneyland and a bag of weed. The Magic Kingdom awaits! JTW

    SWEET HOME “CALIFORNIA!”

    San Francisco Assemblyman Tom Ammiano proposed a bill in March that would decriminalize and legalize the sale of marijuana to adults 21 and over in California.  The tax revenues would generate more than a billion dollars annually for our cashed-starved state.  A perfectly plausible and sensible solution really, but sure to be met with resistance from the federal government’s prohibition policy on cannabis.  However, Ammiano said federal officials may be receptive to such changes under the administration of President Barack Obama.

    California could become the first U.S. state to legalize marijuana. Residents will vote on the proposal in November after a petition showing support was submitted to state officials. If the initiative passes, anyone over the age of 21 could possess up to an ounce of marijuana “for personal use” — enough for about 50 joints. They could also grow the drug and buy it from a newly formed state-wide industry. Under the new initiative, the California government would regulate and tax marijuana sales. It would also vacate the convictions of those convicted of marijuana offences. This bill could actually be passed before then end of the year of 2010.

    Imagine the boon to tourism in the state of California if this happens too.  Buy a ticket to Disneyland and a bag of weed. The Magic Kingdom awaits!

    JTW