Please write all your answers on a piece of binder paper. If you don't finsh today, then you have homework and this assignment is due Friday 11/2.
For the first few questions use the Gallop Poll link:
1. In what states is marijuana currently legal for recreational use?
2. According to Gallop, what percentage of Americans are in favor of legalizing marijuana?
3. What percentage of Americans favored legalizing marijuana in 1969?
4. What did our state's second-highest elected official, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom say about marijuana?
5. What referendum was put up for a vote in 2014?
6. Look over the Political Party graph. What are the differences between Democrats and Republicans on this issue?
7. Look ove the Age Group graph. How do older and younger people differ on the issue of legalizing marijuana?
8. What do you think this means for the future with regards to the legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
For the next few questions use the Sonoma Star link below:
9. How has legalized marijuana worked in The Netherlands? Have they had any problems with violence?
10. How does the author feel about marijuana compared to alcohol and tobacco? What do you think?
11. According to the author what would legalizing marijauna potentially create?
12. What are some examples listed in how the legalization of marijuana might boost the economy?
13. What does Mac Clouse from the University of Denver say about marijuana?
14. How are law enforcement officials in the state of Washington conducting DUI tests for marijuana? Do you think these DUI tests are truly scientific? Why or why not?
15. What do you think? Should marijuana have been made legal for recreational use for adults? How would you have voted? Why?