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Government

Oct. 10, 2013

Skeptics cast doubt on marijuana legalization drive

Nearly three years after a measure to legalize cannabis for recreational use failed by a narrow margin, a new movement is afoot to allow the drug in California. But many experts say the current push is premature.


By Hamed Aleaziz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Nearly three years after a measure to legalize marijuana failed by a narrow margin, a new movement is afoot to allow the drug's recreational use in California.


This time around, there are seemingly more factors in its favor: Two other states, Washington and Colorado, have already legalized cannabis. Recent polling here shows that a majority of likely California voters - roughly 60 percent - suppo...

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