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Weed, the People

The debate over whether marijuana is an healing WEED, THE PEOPLE herb or a poisonous, addictive drug has polarized PERCENT OF EACH GROUP WHO SUPPORTS scientists, activists, and lawmakers for decades. WHO SUPPORT THE LEGALIZING MARIJUANA? LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA Where does the American public weigh in, Evolving Attitudes Toward Legalizing Marijuana and what does it mean for future legislation? 100% 80% SUPPORT FOR LEGALIZATION HAS STEADILY MORE AMERICANS FAVOR LEGALIZING MARIJUANA 69% INCREASED SINCE 1969, RISING TO A RECORD 62% HALF OF AMERICANS SURVEYED IN 2011. 60% 57% 57% 57% 56% 55% 55% 54% 51% 40% ... DO YOU THINK THE USE OF MARIJUANA SHOULD BE MADE LEGAL? PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS NO OPINION 100% 20% ... ....... ..... --.- --.. .. 0% LIBERALS AGE 18 TO 29 MIDWESTERN RESIDENTS INDEPENDENTS MODERATES DEMOCRATS AGE 30 TO 49 WESTERN RESIDENTS MEN EASTERN RESIDENTS 80% SIXTEEN STATES, PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ALLOW WHICH STATES ALLOW THE RESIDENTS TO USE MARIJUANA AS MEDICINE. OREGON AND MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA? WASHINGTON HAVE THE HIGHEST LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA A RESIDENT CAN POSSESS. 60% NO, SHOULD STAY ILLEGAL WASHINGTON 24 MONTANA - 1 VERMONT - 2 MAINE - 2.5 MICHIGAN - 2.5 OREGON 24 RHODE ISLAND - 2.5 40% NEW JERSEY - 2 NEVADA - 2 DELAWARE - 6 COLORADO - 2 CALIFORNIA - 8 D.C. 2 ARIZONA 2.5 20% NEW MEXICO - 6 YES, SHOULD BE LEGAL ALASKA 1 0% HAWAII - 3 STATES WHERE MEDICAL MARI JUANA IS CURRENTLY LEGAL POSSESSION LIMIT (OUNCES) 1969 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2011 SOURCES: GALLUP.COM | MEDICALMARIJUANA.PROCON.ORG | CDPH.CA.GOV A COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOOD AND COLUMN FIVE

Weed, the People

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For many years the debate over marijuana legislation has persisted in the United States. Advocates view marijuana as a wonderful medicinal tool, while opponents see it as an addictive and poisonous dr...

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