Very little movement in public opinion is detected in the commercialization of marijuana in Colorado. The latest Quinnipiac survey shows a narrow majority of Colorado voters perceive marijuana legalization as positive.
Only 53 percent believe legalization has been good for the state. And 55 percent still support the law passed in 2012 by 55 percent (Amendment 64).
Support and opposition, not surprising, is highly influenced by a person’s partisanship, their age, and interestingly, their gender. While a bare majority of women support the law, 47 percent oppose it.
Nationally, after a strong run-up in support in recent years, polls show public support for legalization has leveled off at the mid-50 percent level.
Although
Gallup’s 2015 poll had support at 58 percent, they were cautious that is might be less of a trend than significant volatility in their annual poll on the issue.
But, momentum for legalization and commercialization of the industry continues with numerous states considering legalization, including California, and the new prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, advocating his country legalize it.
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As a 67 year old Anglo male, I say: all drugs (except antibiotics) should be OTC.
ReplyDeleteLet Freedom Ring!
Do it for the children.
So, do I favor the 2012 legislation? No. It did not go far enough.