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AMENDMENT 44

The war on drugs is a failure and a waste of public resources. This
amendment to state statutes would free law enforcement from chasing
petty offenders who possess an ounce of marijuana or less. The growth,
sale and public use or display of pot would remain a crime, as would
driving under the influence.

We are troubled by a provision of Amendment 44 that appears to allow
adults to share their pot with children as young as 15. Opponents have
pounced on this provision and claim that 44 will hurt children.
Proponents argue that such behavior would still constitute
contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Since this amendment would
only affect state statute, and not the Constitution, we hope the
Legislature will clear up this portion.

The bottom line is that cops have more important things to do than to
bust adults for marijuana possession. Vote Yes on Amendment 44.