Jacob Redmond
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Support for legalizing marijuana in California appears to be growing gradually stronger, amid talk of renewed efforts to bring a proposal to the state ballot to legalize its use, a statewide poll found Wednesday.
A Public Policy Institute of California survey of 1,706 residents found that 55 percent of likely voters in the nation's most populous state believe marijuana use should be legal. Pollsters said support for legalizing marijuana among all adults is at its highest point since the survey began asking the question in May 2010.
According to the poll, younger residents, those ages 18 to 34, are more likely than older adults to say marijuana use should be legal. Adults without children are likely to favor legalization, while most parents with kids are opposed. Among racial groups, blacks most strongly favored legalization, at 69 percent, while Asians were hesitant, with more than half opposing legalization.
Colorado, Washington state, Washington, D.C. and Alaska have legalized the recreational use of pot, and an Oregon law legalizing it takes effect in July. California could be among a string of states that consider the move this year or next.
In 1996, California voters approved an initiative that legalized marijuana for medicinal use. Nearly two dozen other states allow marijuana for medicinal purposes, and 18 states have decriminalized possession of varying amounts.
The findings on marijuana use were part of the poll's look into attitudes and opinions in California. *edit*
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A Public Policy Institute of California survey of 1,706 residents found that 55 percent of likely voters in the nation's most populous state believe marijuana use should be legal. Pollsters said support for legalizing marijuana among all adults is at its highest point since the survey began asking the question in May 2010.
According to the poll, younger residents, those ages 18 to 34, are more likely than older adults to say marijuana use should be legal. Adults without children are likely to favor legalization, while most parents with kids are opposed. Among racial groups, blacks most strongly favored legalization, at 69 percent, while Asians were hesitant, with more than half opposing legalization.
Colorado, Washington state, Washington, D.C. and Alaska have legalized the recreational use of pot, and an Oregon law legalizing it takes effect in July. California could be among a string of states that consider the move this year or next.
In 1996, California voters approved an initiative that legalized marijuana for medicinal use. Nearly two dozen other states allow marijuana for medicinal purposes, and 18 states have decriminalized possession of varying amounts.
The findings on marijuana use were part of the poll's look into attitudes and opinions in California. *edit*
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Poll: Support for legalizing marijuana rising in California - The Denver Post
Author: The Associated Press
Contact: newsroom@denverpost.com
Photo Credit: MAFCO
Website: Colorado Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Traffic, Jobs - The Denver Post
