Seattle Times, 30 Oct 2012 – The majority of voters in Washington state understand that cannabis prohibition has failed. It’s accomplished none of the intended goals (such as stopping youth usage), and it has continued to allow for the enrichment of criminal organizations. It’s also continued to fill our prisons with nonviolent individuals. Legalization and taxation is becoming the obvious answer to these problems.

Spokesman-Review, 20 Oct 2012 – Cannabis prohibition has failed us. Criminal syndicates have been the clear benefactors, and we continue to waste an opportunity for needed tax revenue, and to create jobs. Legalization, taxation and regulation is the answer. That said, Initiative 502 is an appealing measure at first glance. It’s important to note, however, that despite the political message of the campaign behind it, I-502 would not legalize cannabis.