Regional
(2010-10-05)
DENVER, CO
(KUNC) -
California and Colorado allow pot for medical uses now. But next month, California voters will consider Proposition 19, which would tax marijuana and make it legal for recreational use. The Denver-based women's marijuana movement wants Coloradans to consider similar legislation in 2012. Several members gathered in downtown Denver to introduce their proposal. Toni Fox is a mother of two, she says regulating rather than banning pot would protect her children."It's in the hands of the drug dealers" Fox said. "Drug dealers don't check IDs. Drug dealers don't have a problem selling marijuana or meth to our children. If we legalize it and regulate it like alcohol it will be much more difficult for minors to actually obtain."
Supporters want to tax marijuana and make it legal for adults to possess less than an ounce at a time. Organizers say the Denver gathering was one of 24 similar rallies across the country. © Copyright 2012, KUNC
