Legalization for all in WA, we need volunteers to make it happen!

[legalizeitgirl]

I-1068 has now been endorsed by the Washington state Democrats, in a 314 to 185 vote! Read more about it here: Washington State Democrats Endorse I-1068 | Sensible Washington

Sensible Washington and the residents of Washington who want to see cannabis legalization on November's ballot appreciate this support!

[legalizeitgirl]

Well, it's looking like I-1068 is not going to make it onto the ballot this year.
It's estimated that we were short by 30-40k signatures. This is not a very large number, considering our gathering was done on a PURELY VOLUNTEER basis.

Sensible Washington will be submitting a new initiative (with a new initiative number) on January 3rd, 2011. This is the soonest it can be submitted.

In the meantime, WE WILL CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE and plan!

We've got the next six months to strategize, and educate people about the benefits of cannabis legalization and Sensible Washington's mission.
Please, please, PLEASE keep spreading the message, talking with your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family, and let everyone know the truths about prohibition and the "war on drugs."

We may have lost this battle, but the war is still being waged against social injustice, prohibition and senseless drug policies. Don't give up, and don't be disheartened--we can win this someday!

Start considering NOW how you can help in the future, with your time, financial resources, and/or involving your social networks. We're more powerful as a team, and each person's contribution will make our goal attainable.

Thanks, all. :hippy:
jill

[Joshish]

We wil also be hosting a Seattle and Olympia hempfest booth. So stop by and say high and get active!

[legalizeitgirl]

Hey all,

Just checking in and bumping up the thread, to remind everyone of the importance of this gaining a place on the 2011 ballot.

We have more people incarcerated in the United States than any other nation (including China, which is an authoritarian regime with a population more than four times larger than our own); the majority of the charges placing them there are non-violent drug charges, specifically cannabis.

Remember this, research the facts yourself, spread the word, and keep hope alive for better national drug policies, which start at the state level.

[GetThisOrDie]

I dont live in washington but I thank you for your hard work. This is very important work you and all the others are doing.

I am trying my best to make it to washington actully. If I make it there anytime in the near future I will for sure be out there fighting for freedom with you. Its just very hard to move clear across the country without a job there.

Goodluck and I hope I can be part of it one day.

[boaz]

I dont live in washington but I thank you for your hard work. This is very important work you and all the others are doing.

I am trying my best to make it to washington actully. If I make it there anytime in the near future I will for sure be out there fighting for freedom with you. Its just very hard to move clear across the country without a job there.

Goodluck and I hope I can be part of it one day.

:greenthumb: yes, i don't live in Washington either but thank you anyways for your work. I would love to live in Washington State someday. beautiful country up there.

[legalizeitgirl]

Thank you GetThisOrDie and Boaz, for your out-of-state support! Washington will hopefully be kind to you if you ever make it out here.

[boaz]

^ sweet! :smokin: definately heading west soon. hopefully Oaksterdam in Nov! :rastasmoke: :stoned: