Attention Seattle-area residents, who want marijuana legalized:

[legalizeitgirl]

Sensible Washington, the non-profit organization that authored I-1068, the ballot initiative which seeks to LEGALIZE CANNABIS for those 18 and older, has taken out a FULL PAGE ad in this week's edition of The Stranger. There will also be an I-1068 petition inserted into 80,000 copies of The Stranger.

The petition, along with directions for how to return signatures to the organization, will be in THIS WEDNESDAY'S (6/23) edition of the FREE, weekly, alternative newspaper.

If you haven't already lent your signature to assuring 1068's place on this November's ballot, PLEASE SIGN and have your FRIENDS, COWORKERS, FAMILY, and STRANGERS ON THE STREET support this initiative, too!

In order for signatures to count, signers MUST be registered voters! You can register online here: https://wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/sec...istration.aspx

Please mail in any signatures you gather by JUNE 28th, and help REFORM WASHINGTON'S DRUG LAWS! :thumbsup:

legalizeitgirl Reviewed by legalizeitgirl on 06-21-2010. Attention Seattle-area residents, who want marijuana legalized: Sensible Washington, the non-profit organization that authored I-1068, the ballot initiative which seeks to LEGALIZE CANNABIS for those 18 and older, has taken out a FULL PAGE ad in this week's edition of The Stranger. There will also be an I-1068 petition inserted into 80,000 copies of The Stranger. The petition, along with directions for how to return signatures to the organization, will be in THIS WEDNESDAY'S (6/23) edition of the FREE, weekly, alternative newspaper. If you haven't Rating: 5

[seattlegreens]

I signed. Hope there are some on here that will also.

Most on here have stated that legalization is bad news, since big brother will make prices go up and quality go down.
From a drug dealer point of view, it makes total sense to keep it in the 'grey' area it's in now. High prices from limited competition, and limited penalties is the best situation for drug pushers.

I just want you all to consider this: You do not see wine sellers gunning down other distributors. You do not see wine sellers complaining quality is worse, or prices higher because it's legal. You do not see wine sellers saying they are less free from legalization, or that prohibition would help in any way.

It's time to let people do with themselves what they chose.
Either the government owns our bodies, or we do.

Legalization is the only logical choice for a free society.

[legalizeitgirl]

Thanks for your support! I hope you're able to get the people you know to sign, too!

I agree with those points you made about common reasons why this fails to gain support, and I offer some points to consider for people who believe those claims to be unyielding truths:

-Many do argue that prices will go up, but it's a matter of supply and demand. The black market causes an increase of price on in-demand products that cannot be purchased via legitimate means; no one is regulating price or quality in this market. If the market is flooded with legitimate sources for a product, then rationally, the price would go down because of competition.

-The case could be made for tax amounts driving prices uncomfortably high, but at the same time, people would be capable of growing it themselves without penalty. Unless they're selling or buying it, taxes would be a non-issue. Co-op grow operations would be another way around feeling a price-pinch.

-As far as quality: there will ALWAYS be connoisseurs. Yes, mass production leads to factory-farming conditions--but if demand is high for organic, quality cannabis, then prices should be somewhat reasonable.


Are there any thoughts about these musings? I'm positive there are aspects and things I haven't considered...any suggestions?

[gypski]

Thanks for your support! I hope you're able to get the people you know to sign, too!

I agree with those points you made about common reasons why this fails to gain support, and I offer some points to consider for people who believe those claims to be unyielding truths:

-Many do argue that prices will go up, but it's a matter of supply and demand. The black market causes an increase of price on in-demand products that cannot be purchased via legitimate means; no one is regulating price or quality in this market. If the market is flooded with legitimate sources for a product, then rationally, the price would go down because of competition.

-The case could be made for tax amounts driving prices uncomfortably high, but at the same time, people would be capable of growing it themselves without penalty. Unless they're selling or buying it, taxes would be a non-issue. Co-op grow operations would be another way around feeling a price-pinch.

-As far as quality: there will ALWAYS be connoisseurs. Yes, mass production leads to factory-farming conditions--but if demand is high for organic, quality cannabis, then prices should be somewhat reasonable.


Are there any thoughts about these musings? I'm positive there are aspects and things I haven't considered...any suggestions?

It will take the supply some time to catch up to a demand, but those who partake, medically or recreationally on a regular basis know where to score. Its the new comers who have been hiding in the closet out of fear who will cause a spike. But like any market, it will adjust. And as you say, who wants to pay for legal ditch or Mexican swag legally? Quality will be a must in any successful market. imp:

[legalizeitgirl]

Well put, gypski!

[jamessr]

Did anyone think about going to high schools before school got out to ask seniors to vote for the initiative ? This would have gotten "ALL" the signatures required way before it's time...

Just a thought for the next time...

[legalizeitgirl]

I had thought about targeting high school seniors...but trying to pick out those who will be of voting age by November, from the other 3/4 of students would've been a nightmare.

And schools are funny about having random people on their property. We could've canvassed outside the property, but would've required permission to be on the property.

[justpics]

You'd also need to register them to vote. I know I wasn't registered in highschool.

[legalizeitgirl]

True.

We've been registering voters while out petitioning, but that would have made collecting at a highschool way more labor-intensive.

[jamessr]

True.

We've been registering voters while out petitioning, but that would have made collecting at a highschool way more labor-intensive.

Not so my dear, you get a senior who has I.D. and say hey looky here...and they will call their friends to come and sign in droves, even from other schools but, they must be made aware first....take my word for it...never judge a book by it's cover is the first rule in life my dear...

Staying on the sidewalk in front of the school is public domain

This is just a future thought for you to clean house in your efforts...if it don't pass..you will have another chance.imp: