US WA: OPED: I-502 Good Message, But Bad Policy

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.