So-Called “Legalized” Marijuana Laws Intended to *Stop* Pot Use – I-502 WASHINGTON COLORADO VOTE
So-called “Legalized” marijuana laws intended to *stop* pot use – I-502 WASHINGTON COLORADO VOTE – “Legalization” initiatives in two states, Washington State, and Colorado, I502 and Ammendment 64 , are actually considered by polled voters and select local law enforcement to be efforts to stop drug abuse more effectively than what many voters felt are ineffective (current) measures. The initiatives do in effect make it easier [for police] to arrest the actual users. A few from the “pro-pot” crowd have caught on to this, (after initially thinking it was literally decriminalization), and have since been the main opponents of these “legalization” initiatives after realizing what the refined initiatives actually stated. Other opponents feared that those who read headlines feel this could potentially send mixed messages to kids, as well as conflict with federal laws, as it takes focus off of possession (hence the term “legalization”), but puts more focus on combating usage. Voters have apparently decided to try this new approach by voting on these new initiatives (I-502 and Ammendment 64) which give police more tools and angles to use to combat drug abuse, as well as to fund anti-drug education campaigns to “stop kids from ever using pot in the first place”. Of course this approach is one that conflicts with federal law, which will likely be its demise. However, some of the aspects of these initiatives are as follows: – I-502 creates laws that facilitate the incrimination of people who are “medicinal” users. This aspect is something “medicinal” proponents do not like …
Apache Junction city council hopefuls identify challenges in 2012
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A need, in many residents' opinions, whom I have talked with, is a free drug rehabilitation program for those in Apache Junction and family members to access it as well.” … Both Pinal County and the state have reduced our highway/road funding …
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Medical and health services in China
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