The fact that this has an opportunity to be placed on the ballot is amazing in and of itself, but I don't think it will pass. Other posts have pointed out previously that California would be directly at odds with the Federal Government if the legalize recreational use for any responsible adult, and that sets the stage for a potential armed confrontation reminescent of Gov. Faubus's stand-off with National Guard troops during the first phase of Desegregation, in Arkansas back in the 60's during the height of The Civil Rights movement. (OK, you have to be older or at least a student of history to remember that). This level of proposed availability/use goes far beyond the pail of the MMJ movement, and flies right in the face of US Supreme Court precident on marijuana laws. Don't get me wrong, I think it would be wonderful, and a step in the right direction, for sure, regardless of the tax aspects of it. There would be no going back to official prohibition once they open this door, and I think that is what would place many who voted for Prop 215 against it. It would be mean "greater access" for the kids. It would mean the tacit acknowledgement of public acceptance of marijuana use and that message would circulate in the schools. C'est la vie! I do not believe it society (even in very progressive CA) has moved that far "yet". In fact, according to the exit polling after the vote on 215, a majority of voters in CA who helped enact Prop 215 were very much focused on the fact that it was specifically for the, "compassionate use as a medication for pain management by the terminally or chronically ill". When the same voters were asked if they would support recreational use, the numbers who are willing to vote yes would likely be far lower. Sad but true. Just making a point.
