Mo. ballot measures proposed to legalize marijuana

By The Associated Press

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Advocates can begin collecting signatures for two proposed Missouri ballot measures that would legalize marijuana.

The secretary of state’s office said Monday the initiative petitions have been approved for circulation to get them on the 2012 ballot.

One proposal would amend the Missouri Constitution to legalize cannabis for people 21 and older, allow doctors to recommend use of medicinal marijuana and release prison inmates convicted of nonviolent offenses related to cannabis. It would also allow the Legislature to enact a marijuana tax of up to $100 per pound.

The second proposal is similar but would enact a state law instead of amending the Missouri Constitution.

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asb 1 year, 6 months ago

This is so overdue. Nothing drains law enforcement more than wasting time enforcing laws very few actually think are valid. The corruption, lost taxes, hypocrisay and general foolishness of making pot a crime while selling millions of gallons of Missouri made booze, wine and beer has to end. The legislative version would be better than the constitutional version, but support for either is sane, fiscally responsible, and socially long overdue.

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Gabrielle 1 year, 6 months ago

yes, asb - I agree this is long overdue. You have identified some of the reasons. Add to the list the medicinal benefits. WOW!! Big time benefits.

I disagree with the part of ending the alcohol stuff. Its like most anything: its not the booze that is harmful, it is what people do with it. Responsibility comes to mind.

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asb 1 year, 6 months ago

I'm not suggesting banning booxze, I'm pointing out the hypocrisay of it being legal and pot not.

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Gabrielle 1 year, 6 months ago

your clarification is helpful, thanks. The word 'ending' sounded it like to me....AND I just reread the sentence and now see the point as you intended it.

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asb 1 year, 6 months ago

Sorry to tangelate me verbals, one should re-read their own words carefully so others don't have to . . .

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Gabrielle 1 year, 6 months ago

me understands - happens to the best of us - I know....... even brilliant people have stuff

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Gabrielle 1 year, 6 months ago

what do you mean when you say 'an overwhelming majority of citizens supported government oppression'?

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wcywing 1 year, 6 months ago

I hope this passes, but I have my doubts.

As for oppression the gov should leave people alone

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