Dec 17, 2009
ballot initiatives, California, Public Policy Institute of California
The prestigious Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) published a statewide survey this month showing that 38% of likely 2010 voters in California consider legalizing marijuana a "very important" issue. Another 24% consider the issue "somewhat important." This includes voters who are passionate about ending prohibition and voters who strongly support continuing the war on marijuana.
While the 38% figure is lower than other issues expected to be on next year's California ballots, it's worth noting that just a year ago this question would not have been asked by PPIC and wasn't even on the radar for the mast majority of voters. This is a testament to the success of advocates in putting the problem of marijuana prohibition onto center stage.
How far will we push it next year?