Poll: 74% Of Americans Favor Legalizing Medical Marijuana In Their State

[bobandtorey]

A recent Harris Poll survey that polled over 3,100 adults online found that 74% of respondents support legalizing medical marijuana in their state, with 48% saying they strongly support it. When asked about legalizing recreational use, support came in at 42% with 49% opposed.

 

Not surprisingly, the east and west coasts of the U.S. support legalization the most, with 50% in both regions supporting recreational legalization. The south region polled as least supportive.

 

When asked about who should make the decision about legalization, 44% say it should be a state matter, while 40% think the feds should handle it. Either way, this poll shows the overwhelming support in this country for medical marijuana, and the growing support for recreational legalization.

 

Yet medical marijuana seems to remain a controversial issue. Why? If polls regularly showed 95% support for medical marijuana, would that make a difference? Or is it more of a matter politicians not caring? Or beyond that, is it a side effect of the fact that old white guys hold most of the elected positions in this country?

 

But times are changing. Progress may seem slow to some, but small, positive steps lead to the overall momentum we now enjoy. Legalization is inevitable as older politicians pass away and younger ones take their place.

 

It is up to us to speed legalization along.

 

 

http://the420times.com/2011/03/poll-74-of-americans-favor-legalizing-medical-marijuana-in-their-state/

 

 

[trix]

I just started a poll on Facebook, as of today would you vote yes or no for MM,

 

Curious the results, cause some of the people on my friends lists have 100,000's of friends they should all see the poll question..

 

I'll post the results of that poll soon.

 

 

 

Trix

[+Silverblue]

The People ARE raising their voices, if only gov't would LISTEN.

 

Sb nobody

[jimbojinx]

"Let's Make It Legal ! """"

I have great song of this title coming out shortly- it deals with MJ and is quite funny and done by a guy on a guitar who has a great voice and stage presence.

Dr. Jinx

 

PS: Obama and the Democrats are in trouble per 2012. The youth vote goes in a big way for ALL DEMOCRATS. One way to insure a huge youth turnout is to put Legalization onto a Ballot Initiative.OR MMJ.

 

This will be happening in Washington State and California.

 

 

http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/content/2011/03/28/Regulate-Marijuana-Alcohol-California-Interview-Steve-Kubby

 

http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/content/2011/03/16/Must-Watch-Video-Marijuana-Legalization-Hearing-Washington-State

 

Dr Jinx

[TimmyHill]

the medical aspect isn't going to work here in Michigan we should just legalize, tax and regulate

[AmishRnot4ganja]

A recent Harris Poll survey that polled over 3,100 adults online found that 74% of respondents support legalizing medical marijuana in their state, with 48% saying they strongly support it. When asked about legalizing recreational use, support came in at 42% with 49% opposed.

 

Not surprisingly, the east and west coasts of the U.S. support legalization the most, with 50% in both regions supporting recreational legalization. The south region polled as least supportive.

 

When asked about who should make the decision about legalization, 44% say it should be a state matter, while 40% think the feds should handle it. Either way, this poll shows the overwhelming support in this country for medical marijuana, and the growing support for recreational legalization.

 

Yet medical marijuana seems to remain a controversial issue. Why? If polls regularly showed 95% support for medical marijuana, would that make a difference? Or is it more of a matter politicians not caring? Or beyond that, is it a side effect of the fact that old white guys hold most of the elected positions in this country?

 

But times are changing. Progress may seem slow to some, but small, positive steps lead to the overall momentum we now enjoy. Legalization is inevitable as older politicians pass away and younger ones take their place.

 

It is up to us to speed legalization along.

 

 

http://the420times.com/2011/03/poll-74-of-americans-favor-legalizing-medical-marijuana-in-their-state/

 

 

"Legalization is inevitable as older politicians pass away and younger ones take their place.

 

It is up to us to speed legalization along."

 

 

Does this imply that we should speed the passing of older politicians in order to speed legalization along? Hmmmm... Nah. I think just waiting is the more prudent course.