Legalize It...California moves for decriminalization of Marijuana

California, the well spring of the medicinal marijuana movement is trying to take things a step further. "This is a watershed moment in the decades-long struggle to end marijuana prohibition in this country," said Stephen Gutwillig, California director of the Drug Policy Alliance, which has spearheaded the ballot initiative. Certain polls suggest 56% of the California vote would favor such an action. the legalization might represent more than just an opportunity to score some good buds freely at the local convenience store. The regulation and taxation of the drug could represent a tangible boost to the lagging California economy... read more