This November, Colorado voters will have the opportunity to legalize the use and possession of marijuana for individuals over the age of 21. Colorado’s Governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) has decided to speak out against Amendment 64, claiming that passing it would be harmful to children.
The Governor released a statement against the amendment, explaining that legalization is not the way to handle the problems with marijuana prohibition. The statement reads,
“Colorado is known for many great things – marijuana should not be one of them. Amendment 64 has the potential to increase the number of children using drugs and would detract from efforts to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. It sends the wrong message to kids that drugs are okay.
“Federal laws would remain unchanged in classifying marijuana as a Schedule I substance, and federal authorities have been clear they will not turn a blind eye toward states attempting to trump those laws. While we are sympathetic to the unfairness of burdening young people with felony records for often minor marijuana transgressions, we trust that state lawmakers and district attorneys will work to mitigate such inequities.”
Gov. Hickenlooper used to own the Wynkoop Brewing Company brewpub in Denver, a fact which led Amendment 64 supporter Mason Tvert to call Hickenlooper’s statement, “one of the most hypocritical statements in the history of politics.”
Recent polls found 47% of Coloradoans to be in favor of marijuana legalization.
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Mike-420 said on Sep 14, 2012
The Governor released a statement against the amendment, explaining that legalization is not the way to handle the problems with marijuana prohibition.
Ok someone needs to teach this fucking idiot the very basic understand that Prohibition = The law prohibiting something… And Legalization = Removing Such prohibition … How does he not understand that legalization is the exact way to handle PROHIBITION……………
Fuckk meee what kinda retarded lame dick people are we electing?!?!?!
scar said on Sep 14, 2012
lol, have you looked at this presidental election?? its like voting between the devil(romney) and a douche (obama)
Mike-420 said on Sep 14, 2012
Its pretty much that way every election .. some years we know ahead of time were about to re-elect an asshole.. Or its a guessing game as to which assholes gonna be the worst asshole
Politics are a bitch
Chubbs said on Sep 15, 2012
I am not going to get all technical as to why but I REEALLLY hope it passes.
rayc1962 said on Sep 15, 2012
Another slimey twofaced politician catering to the cult of persecution. Unfortunately there exists a substantial portion of the population that like telling others what to do, (bullies, etc) and like the idea that the laws hurt peaceful cannabis people and their cannabis commerce. I ask all my U.S. friends and family to vote in legalization, in their states. Also to put up "vote for legalization" posters! If it's a majority vote they have to implement it. If 3 states legalize this year, then 5-6 will next year, and once the majority of the states have legalized it, the feds, cia, dea, will have no choice but to back down and respect the state laws. Then I will have a chance to finally mail order some N1 errl from CPA!,,,, Peace!,,,, Ps. I facebook and talk legalization stuff all the time to all my friends and family.
Elvers said on Sep 16, 2012
rayc1962 Oct 16 is around the corner the fed Judges are going to put marijuana on the docket to drop it from schedule 1 to 2 or 3 or legalize .!!!
MrF559 said on Sep 16, 2012
It should be illegal for Politicians to spread fact less, baseless information, unless this man is just stupid, well that should also be illegal.
I like how he said marijuana would distract the state from being the healthiest. There is not one case of someone dying from marijuana, what dont these retards understand about that.. when are they going to learn that a statement like marijuana is dangerous or unhealthy is completely false. Man the tobacco and alcohol industries have some amazing lobbiest. I would love for someone to ask this tard what the numbers are in deaths from alcohol and tobacco every year in his state… then ask the same question about marijuana and then see he choke on his stupid tongue.
JustToking said on Sep 19, 2012
What must happen first is the VOTER must VOTE !! Nothing pisses me off more is to see how many ppl don't VOTE and then want to bitch about whats wrong! If ppl VOTE this in it will help press for the REclassification of MMJ to its true class! Vote because YOU can change this unjust law and the unjust reps who truely are not repping what we the people want! We will see!!!! Hope it passes for one more step forward on this issue. keep toking!
eddie273273 said on Sep 19, 2012
"Colorado’s Governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) has decided to speak out against Amendment 64, claiming that passing it would be harmful to children."
Don't these fools realize that if cannabis were to be legalized and regulated CHILDREN WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET IT . Much like alcohol and cigarettes .
Drug dealers don't card their customers and sell to anyone including children if they have the money . Stupid politician .
Honeycomb-Maxx said on Sep 21, 2012
I remember smoking my first joint on the playground in 3rd or 4th grade with my friends…. and it was definitely illegal then. Kids are gonna be kids, they want pot, theyll get pot
Legal or not.
kushinator3000 said on Sep 26, 2012
It would be bettef for the kids because atleast they wouldn't have to go.to.a crack dealer to get weed.