Jacob Redmond
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In Colorado and a smattering of states across the country buying a little marijuana bud for personal consumption has been sanctioned by voters and will no longer land anyone behind bars.
But in the Lone Star State the prohibition on pot remains firmly in place despite new UT/Texas Tribune poll numbers that indicate only 24 percent, less than a quarter of adult citizens, believe marijuana should never be legalized.
"We have to realize that there is such a thing as bad law and I think that's what people are realizing now, it is bad law," said Ann Lee of Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition.
While only 42 percent of those surveyed favored lifting the ban on pot smoking for the general public, a compelling 76 percent agreed it's time marijuana for medical purposes was made legal and available in Texas.
Lee has been waging the fight for the past quarter century.
"The government should not stand in the way of you getting the medicine you and your doctor think is best for you," said Lee.
Despite the potential tax bonanza, don't expect Colorado style pot boutiques opening in Texas anytime soon, even for those with a prescription.
Political analyst Mark Jones says the people may be ready, but conservative politicians in Austin certainly are not.
"None of them or virtually none of them want to be labeled in the Republican primary as the candidate who voted to legalize drugs," said Jones.
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But in the Lone Star State the prohibition on pot remains firmly in place despite new UT/Texas Tribune poll numbers that indicate only 24 percent, less than a quarter of adult citizens, believe marijuana should never be legalized.
"We have to realize that there is such a thing as bad law and I think that's what people are realizing now, it is bad law," said Ann Lee of Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition.
While only 42 percent of those surveyed favored lifting the ban on pot smoking for the general public, a compelling 76 percent agreed it's time marijuana for medical purposes was made legal and available in Texas.
Lee has been waging the fight for the past quarter century.
"The government should not stand in the way of you getting the medicine you and your doctor think is best for you," said Lee.
Despite the potential tax bonanza, don't expect Colorado style pot boutiques opening in Texas anytime soon, even for those with a prescription.
Political analyst Mark Jones says the people may be ready, but conservative politicians in Austin certainly are not.
"None of them or virtually none of them want to be labeled in the Republican primary as the candidate who voted to legalize drugs," said Jones.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: 76% of Texans Favor Medical Marijuana says New Poll - FOX 26 News | MyFoxHouston
Author: Greg Groogan
Contact: Submit a News Tip - FOX 26 News | MyFoxHouston
Photo Credit: Chris Asadian
Website: Home - FOX 26 News | MyFoxHouston
