California's Proposition 19 Fails, As Pot Legalization Thwarted [PROP 19]

California's Proposition 19 Fails, As Pot Legalization Thwarted [PROP 19] Weeks after the election, Prop 19 is still the talk of the nation. Advocates of Prop 19 aren't going to give up now that it has been defeated. Instead, the bill will likely go through some revisions, ironing out some of the weaknesses identified during this legislative process.

For instance, one weakness was that it was municipalities and not the state that was charged with the responsibility of setting taxes on marijuana, which could lead to price wars. Furthermore there is currently no way to easily test if someone is under the influence of marijuana - sort of like the breathalyzer test.

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There's almost no doubt in my mind that Prop 19 will be brought back onto the ballot in California during the 2012 elections, and perhaps even in other states as well. Legalizing and taxing pot is really one way that states can pad their budgets.

And considering that Proposition 19 got more votes in California than Meg Whitman, maybe some could venture to say that Californian's would rather have marijuana legalized than have another Republican governor?

Prop 19, California's Marijuana Proposition, Fails

Prop 19, California's marijuana proposition failed during last week's elections. Despite the loss, prop 19 has brought up a lot of dialogue about the legalization of marijuana. After all, could this be the prohibition of our generation?

Back when alcohol was illegal, everyone said that it would increase crime to legalize it. However, there was a lot of bootlegging - similar to how there is the illegal drug market today.

Legalizing marijuana would help keep money in the US instead to the Mexican drug market.

On the other hand, there are a lot of issues that aren't ironed out such as how to you enforce smoking/driving laws, workforce issues, and more. In addition, a more comprehensive method to tax sale of marijuana is needed as well.

What are your thoughts on prop 19.

CA's Proposition 19 Results Dictate A Loss [PROP19]

CA's Proposition 19 Results Dictate A Loss [PROP19]. People of California have spoken, and proposition 19 did not pass. California's proposition would have legalized marijuana throughout the state of California. Given that pretty much every race in this fabulous state had at least some national importance, nothing was as controversial as Prop 19.

Supporters are quick to point out that the proposition would bring in funding to a state which needs it more than anyone. However, one weakness is that localities - not the state in general - was responsible for setting the tax rates. This opens up the possibility of price wars.

In addition, Prop 19 opponents are quick to point out that unlike breathalyzer tests, there's no easy way to determine if someone is under the influence of marijuana. However, urine tests do detect the drug in someone's system - but for a long time. Proving that someone was smoking weed, high, or something at work or during an accident would be hard to prove.

There are a lot of things to work out before weed becomes legal. For now, California's prop 19 has failed. What are your thoughts?

[CA] Prop 19 Results [POLL]

Prop 19 results, California's hottest poll, failed. Proposition 19 called for the legalization of marijuana in the state of California, expanding the current legislation from just medicinal purposes to everyone over the age of 21.

The Field poll leading up to the election pegged Prop 19 as a failure, and indeed it did fail. Maybe all of California's potheads forgot to register to vote, or thought that they could telepathically get their votes in to the polls. Who knows. All I know is I can envision a bunch of people with "anxiety disorders" sitting around, partaking in "herbal therapy" watching TV and saying..."Dude, Prop 19 didn't pass...uh...dude, did you vote?"

All that being said, there are some improvements that could be made on prop 19. For instance, they could put the taxation discretion in the hands of the state and not municipalities. In addition, there should be some workout with the Federal Government to ensure that small business owners who own "legal" pot dispensaries in the state won't fall under the increased scrutiny of the federal government.

What do you think about the prop 19 results & poll?

DID Prop 19 PASS In California? [NO]

DID Prop 19 PASS In California? [NO]  It's a sad day for Stoners, as Prop 19 failed in California.  The proposition on the ballot would have legalized marijuana for personal consumption and sale in small amounts.  However, there were some key issues that were not ironed out in the legislation as proposed. 


So Prop 19 did not pass in California, and chances are it will one day - but the question is a resonating "WHEN?" 


You see, the Federal government still sees marijuana as illegal.  Eric Holder said that the Federal government would "vigorously enforce" the federal drug laws in California, and would not turn a blind eye just because the state "legalized" a drug. 


However, I think if the Feds can see just how much funding you can get from legalizing pot, I think they will be all for it.  After all, alcohol and tobacco are bad for you - but the government gets lots of money off them every year. 


So what do you think about "did Prop 19 pass in California." 

[CA] 'Prop 19 Results'

Prop 19 results are available, and the controversial ballot measure failed. Prop 19 results were expected by the general public to be easy to pass, but the opposition was stronger than the support. Early field polls showed that Prop 19 results would be disappointing to supporters, but I guess in a sense we never saw it coming.

After all, there's a lot of people out there who use marijuana and there's a lot of people who say it's actually less harmful than alcohol. Could marijuana legalization be the end of this generation's prohibition?

The key to legalizing pot - through prop 19 or through any results for that matter - is finding a way to tax it. Figuring out a way for the government to make millions of dollars on its legalization is key to it passing.

So although the 'Prop 19 results' this time was disappointing, the future could end up being bright.

Prop 19 Loses [DID NOT PASS]

Prop 19 loses - DID NOT PASS - in California. I'm bummed. Not that I live in California, but I find the whole prospect of legalizing marijuana interesting. Although I don't partake in the drug personally, I find the whole prospect of legalization intriguing.

After all, think of the MILLIONS of dollars that are heading south of our borders each year to pot famers in Mexico? That would create a wonderful tax base for the United States, wouldn't it?

Maybe not good enough. The prop 19 lost, despite national attention and suspected massive support.

Field polls leading up to the election weren't in favor of the measure. The "yes on Prop 19" campaign really didn't do a great job informing the public on the bill, as many had questions over 1) what would happen to current medical marijuana patients, 2) how the State would deal with the Federal government, who vowed to "vigorously enforce" federal laws against "legal" pot peddlers, and 3) how cannabis would be taxed.

I think if Prop 19 is tightened up, and questions answered it will end up passing in the future, paving the way for legalized pot throughout the country.

Although prop 19 loses, it actually really did not pass but did win in a sense by bringing up dialogue.

California Prop 19 Results [CA PROPOSITION]

California Prop 19 results were somewhat disappointing.  California's proposition which would have made marijuana legal in the state of CA has FAILED.  California prop 19 faced stiff opposition not only from lawmakers, but teachers, parents, and those who thought that the bill was ill crafted. 


Despite the defeat, the "Yes on Prop 19" chair has vowed that "next time" will be when the measure passes.  Until then, the bill creators would benefit from rethinking some of the provisions within the bill, and writing the bill to give the State and not municipalities control over setting the tax base for the drug. 


Many say that marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol.  The legalization of marijuana could be the "end of prohibition" of modern days.  By legalizing pot, money will stay within the US economy instead of heading down to dangerous drug cartels in Mexico and beyond. 


What are your thoughts on California's prop 19 results?