The Green Thread: Marijuana in the states

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1h46ayt2AY

Matt Gaetz mocks Kellyanne Conway over marijuana: OK boomer

This is the only non deplorable thing I have ever heard Matt Gaetz say. Good for him.

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

The Monmouth poll in AZ tested the 2020 amendment.
September 11-15
420 registered voters
MoE: 4.8%

"There is a measure on the ballot that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 years of age or older and allow residents to grow up to six marijuana plants for personal use. Marijuana use would be banned in public and a 16 percent tax would be placed
on marijuana sold by licensed establishments. Will you vote for or against this measure?"

For 51%
Against 41%
Will not vote 3%
Don't know 5%

For comparison, here's the other measure they polled:

"Another measure on the ballot would impose a 3.5% surcharge on income tax rates paddy single tax filers making over $250,000 and joint filers making over $500,000. The addition funds will be used to hire and increase salaries of teachers and other school personnel. Will you vote for or against this measure?"

For 66%
Against 21%
Will not vote 1%
Don't know 7%

Places like CO and AZ had huge anti tax revolts in 90's. That last ballot measure is stunning.

The revolution lives on.

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

NJ police have a long history of harassing black men at disproportionate levels due to pot possession. I am glad that is over. NY has a similar problem and it needs to act fast to legalize it too.

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

What is going on in safe Democratic Hawaii? They are the only Pacific state not to legalize and are behind South Dakota of all states.

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

So is this where we are now? Among the states where recreational pot has been approved:



I assume none of the referenda passed last year has gone fully into effect yet, or at least no pot shops are currently open.

60% shade = Recreationally legal
50% shade = On track to being recreationally legal
40% shade = Legally ambiguous/Other

Noem and the Atlas poster-turned-killer AG are fighting legalization in SD. VT allows personal ownership/growth but no legal infrastructure for businesses.

DC I wasn't too sure about. The voters legalized it there, but noted fascist non-DCer Andy Harris is blocking it from going into effect.

A wave of freedom stretching from the Pacific to the heartland.

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

The states with marijuana legalized are at 230 electoral votes.

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/irisdorbian/2021/06/23/with-neighbor-connecticut-legalizing-pot-rhode-island-could-be-next/?sh=2a8f406b5263

If Rhode Island gets it done, then it will only be New Hampshire left in New England.

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

Rhode Island is likely next - https://www.marijuanamoment.net/rhode-island-marijuana-legalization-bill-will-be-ready-in-early-2022-top-lawmaker-says/

NH is supposed to be the 'Live free or die' state, but it is going to be the last state in New England without legal marijuana after RI legalizes it.