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TACKITT: For the first time in history, states Colorado and
Washington voted to legalize Marijuana for recreational use since the 2012
election on November 6th.
Although there will be some rules and regulations included with this new
law, such as only those 21 or older will be able to buy and keep small amounts
of this substance for personal use, supporters of this drug feel that this is a
small step in the right direction of taking apart Prohibition one state at a
time.
Here is Matthew Campobaso, a student here at ASU, speaking
for many groups of students here at the University about how they feel with
this new law and what it may eventually lead to
MATTHEW CAMPOBASO: I feel that this new law is great and
that it will lead to other states rendering marijuana legal for recreational
use.
(APPLAUSE)
TACKITT: Although this new law may not physically affect us
here at ASU, supporters and students feel that this will lead to other states
following in these footsteps and eventually legalizing this substance
elsewhere. Supporters feel that this tax revenue that they say will be produced
from the purchasing of this drug will be good for society and hopefully help
the economy. I guess were just going to have to wait and see how this new law
sets in in these states and hopefully make a proper judgment then as to how
other states will deal with this issue and come across an agreement as well.
Burgundi Tackitt, NPR News
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