AUDIO/VIDEO: Will Legalizing Marijuana "Wreak Havoc" Or "End Failed Policy"?
Prop 19 would legalize recreational consumption of marijuana in the state for people 21 and older--in direct contraction of federal law, which bans the use of marijuana. California could tax the sale of pot, creating a new stream of revenue for the state.
Annenberg Radio News chats with a Prop 19 supporter during a rally in L.A.
TrojanVision's Platforum sits down with people from both sides of the initiative, including an executive from the No on Prop 19 campaign. Watch the heated debate here.
The big Prop 19 stories so far this week:
- A study says Prop 19 would barely affect the revenues of drug cartels. The study also notes California pot growers would take over the lead in the market from Mexican growers, if Prop 19 passes.
- A survey of Orange County residents shows the Republican-leaning county likes the idea of raising money from taxing pot, but they don't plan to vote for Prop 19. It's important to note the survey didn't poll a representative sample of likely O.C. voters.
- A San Francisco Chronicle writer says passing Prop 19 will do more good than harm.