Post by Adam on Nov 2, 2006 19:35:07 GMT -5
I've been seeing the media coverage of Amendment 44 growing in the past few weeks. Some are favorable while others are not. Today, the Rocky Mountain News posted a story using the title Pot plan going up in smoke
The numbers from this poll were also echoed in this story on CBS4Denver.com.
Also, The Greeley Tribune printed an 'opinion' today which recommends a 'NO' vote on Amendment 44. For some reason, I just have problems accepting the reasoning that the writer provided...
View the opinion HERE. You can also comment to the writers outrageous rationalizations on their comment section.
We've even been able to generate coverage out in Virginia. Today State Senate member Mark Obenshain claimed "If ever marijuana was to be decriminalized in this state, I would oppose it 100 percent. Period."
Not that Virginia really matters or anything, but I thought it was worthy to note. View the article HERE. Hey Guys... It's TVERT!!!!!
Even the Southern Baptists came out against Amendment 44 (surprise, surprise)
Obviously this guy is out of touch with reality if he thinks that prohibition is working or will ever work. While the writer states he used Marijuana extensively when he was younger he also states "A person who is high on marijuana has no interest in doing anything." While this may be reckless to him, I see no harm or criminal aspect of this activity nor can I see why this should be a reason for keeping a substance illegal. Would the writer rather people get all wasted then go out for a night on the town?
I could actually go on and on about this article but it's late so I'd rather not. Plus, I have experience with the Southern Baptist culture and lifestyle and I couldn't expect anything less than persecution and condemnation from this group. I'd imagine that they will fight this initiative up until "hell freezes over".
Not all is bad thought.
The Fort Collins Weekly printed a story yesterday which recommends a "YES" vote on Amendment 44.
And the Aspen Daily News recommended a 'YES' vote with this story that was printed today.
With all the negative coverage over the last few days I think it's very important for us to show our support in these final days of the election.
I'm interested in doing some campaigning this weekend on the 16th Street Mall, Downtown Denver. Please visit the "Volunteer Section" for more information.[/b]
Amendment 44 The pot measure, Amendment 44, is getting crushed — losing eight points of support since early September.
Only 34 percent of respondents support the proposal, which would legalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for those over 21. Sixty-one percent oppose the amendment — up from 53 percent last month.
"It's in the toilet," said pollster Lori Weigel of Public Opinion Strategies.
She said the measure was failing in every community statewide — even in Denver, where a measure passed just a year ago to legalize pot possession among adults within the city limits.
It was also failing across party lines.
Despite an aggressive campaign by the pro-44 forces, political consultant David Kenney said that legalizing marijuana for recreational use isn't ready for prime time.
Kenney did say advertising for the measure had been creative, but that wasn't enough for most voters.
"It had too high of a cultural slope to climb," Kenney said.
The measure also suffered from not being viewed as a serious issue in a long ballot with many candidates, amendments and referendums, both Kenney and Weigel said.
Only 34 percent of respondents support the proposal, which would legalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for those over 21. Sixty-one percent oppose the amendment — up from 53 percent last month.
"It's in the toilet," said pollster Lori Weigel of Public Opinion Strategies.
She said the measure was failing in every community statewide — even in Denver, where a measure passed just a year ago to legalize pot possession among adults within the city limits.
It was also failing across party lines.
Despite an aggressive campaign by the pro-44 forces, political consultant David Kenney said that legalizing marijuana for recreational use isn't ready for prime time.
Kenney did say advertising for the measure had been creative, but that wasn't enough for most voters.
"It had too high of a cultural slope to climb," Kenney said.
The measure also suffered from not being viewed as a serious issue in a long ballot with many candidates, amendments and referendums, both Kenney and Weigel said.
The numbers from this poll were also echoed in this story on CBS4Denver.com.
Also, The Greeley Tribune printed an 'opinion' today which recommends a 'NO' vote on Amendment 44. For some reason, I just have problems accepting the reasoning that the writer provided...
The amendment is basically saying that it's OK to use this particular drug and we don't think it is.
View the opinion HERE. You can also comment to the writers outrageous rationalizations on their comment section.
We've even been able to generate coverage out in Virginia. Today State Senate member Mark Obenshain claimed "If ever marijuana was to be decriminalized in this state, I would oppose it 100 percent. Period."
Not that Virginia really matters or anything, but I thought it was worthy to note. View the article HERE. Hey Guys... It's TVERT!!!!!
Even the Southern Baptists came out against Amendment 44 (surprise, surprise)
Anyone who believes that decriminalizing marijuana possession will help control our nation’s drug crisis is completely out of touch with the reality of the problem.
Obviously this guy is out of touch with reality if he thinks that prohibition is working or will ever work. While the writer states he used Marijuana extensively when he was younger he also states "A person who is high on marijuana has no interest in doing anything." While this may be reckless to him, I see no harm or criminal aspect of this activity nor can I see why this should be a reason for keeping a substance illegal. Would the writer rather people get all wasted then go out for a night on the town?
I could actually go on and on about this article but it's late so I'd rather not. Plus, I have experience with the Southern Baptist culture and lifestyle and I couldn't expect anything less than persecution and condemnation from this group. I'd imagine that they will fight this initiative up until "hell freezes over".
Not all is bad thought.
The Fort Collins Weekly printed a story yesterday which recommends a "YES" vote on Amendment 44.
Enhance the arts: vote yes on Amendment 44, which would legalize small amounts of marijuana for adults.
To paraphrase the late, great Bill Hicks: “You don’t like drugs? Then I want you to do me a favor: Go home tonight, take all your albums and CDs and I want you to burn them. Cause all those musicians that enhanced your life over the years? Real f---ing high on drugs.”
Just say yes.
To paraphrase the late, great Bill Hicks: “You don’t like drugs? Then I want you to do me a favor: Go home tonight, take all your albums and CDs and I want you to burn them. Cause all those musicians that enhanced your life over the years? Real f---ing high on drugs.”
Just say yes.
And the Aspen Daily News recommended a 'YES' vote with this story that was printed today.
With all the negative coverage over the last few days I think it's very important for us to show our support in these final days of the election.
I'm interested in doing some campaigning this weekend on the 16th Street Mall, Downtown Denver. Please visit the "Volunteer Section" for more information.[/b]