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  Marijuana Measure Stirs Controversy

Posted by CN Staff on November 01, 2005 at 18:56:43 PT
By Alan Gathright, Rocky Mountain News 
Source: Rocky Mountain News 

Colorado -- Denver voters went to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to legalize adult possession of small amounts of marijuana after a heated campaign saw pot backers accused of exploiting residents' fear of crime. The central theme of Initiative 100, the Alcohol-Marijuana Equalization Initiative, is that adults should have the right to legally choose marijuana, because it's a safer alternative to booze, which supporters argue — citing national and local studies — fuels violence, deadly car wrecks, collegiate binge-drinking and alcoholism.
While other large cities, such at Seattle and Oakland, Calif., have passed laws making adult pot use a low police priority, supporters say passage I-100 would make Denver the first major city to legalize adult possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana. The pot-beats-booze battle cry "is the new message in the war against the war on marijuana," said I-100 campaign coordinator, Mason Tvert, a 23-year-old Denver resident vowing to take the crusade nationwide. But Denver officials said an I-100 amendment of local law would change nothing, because the vast majority of marijuana possession busts — which were a mere 3.2 percent of all city arrests in 2004 — will continue to be prosecuted under state law. Gene Moffett, a TV cameraman, rejected the initiative voting at a church in his south Denver neighborhood. "No. I just think that would just open up more cans of worms," he said.Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News (CO)Author: Alan Gathright, Rocky Mountain NewsPublished: November 1, 2005Copyright: 2005 Denver Publishing Co.Contact: letters rockymountainnews.comWebsite: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/Related Articles & Web Site:Safer Choicehttp://www.saferchoice.org/ Pot Advocacy Campaign Promises a Safer Denverhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21246.shtmlPot Backers Protest Hickhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21243.shtml Pot Backers Can't Stoke Hickenlooperhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21239.shtml

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Comment #50 posted by Toker00 on November 02, 2005 at 03:55:07 PT
Hallelujuh!
"Now it's on to Texas, and let's win they-ah!" The voices of a few good people can change the opinion of the multitudes. Liberty, justice, and cannabis for all!Pass around that can of worms. Let the Rotation begin Here!Wage peace on war. END CANNABIS PROHIBITION NOW!
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Comment #49 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 21:26:49 PT

Just a Comment
Thank you all for a wonderful night. We didn't win Telluride but we did win Denver. We will get there one small step at a time. Now I can smile and watch Neil Young on Conan. What is on this hat of Neil Youngs? Is it Hippie Dream? If so that is so cool.http://www.freedomtoexhale.com/hippiedream.jpg
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Comment #48 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 21:06:03 PT

Unfortunately Telluride Didn't Win
http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread21251.shtml
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Comment #47 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 21:01:28 PT

Well..
Still can't find anything on Telluride. 
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Comment #46 posted by Dankhank on November 01, 2005 at 20:57:26 PT

WOW
Initiated Question 100Marijuana Law 	406/421	96.44%
	YES 	55035/ 102,964 	53.45%NO 	47929/ 102,964 	46.55%
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Comment #45 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:50:43 PT

MikeC
I agree we won. Thank you Denver for caring so much and voting for liberty.
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Comment #44 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 20:48:23 PT

FoM
With over 96% reporting...yes it's over. I'd like to thank the good people of Denver for coming out and doing the right thing!
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Comment #43 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:45:40 PT

I Agree We Won Denver
100: Marijuana Legalization 
Yes -- 53,904 -- 53.5% No -- 46,937 -- 46.5% 

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Comment #42 posted by Taylor121 on November 01, 2005 at 20:45:33 PT

no need to apologize
We are all excited and want a double victory, at least I do. I'm happy about Denver, but I really don't want Telluride to fail.
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Comment #41 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:42:14 PT

Taylor121
I'm sorry. You're right. 
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Comment #40 posted by Taylor121 on November 01, 2005 at 20:39:44 PT

Telluride Winning? 
I don't see that anywhere in the article FoM
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Comment #39 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 20:36:53 PT

FoM
That is great new!!! Unbelievable. Which City/State will fall next?
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Comment #38 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:35:13 PT

Telluride is Winning Too!
Telluride, Denver voters deciding whether to ease marijuana enforcementWith 177 of 420 precincts reporting, 53 percent, or 34,682 voters, had cast ballots for the proposal, while 47 percent, or 31,225, voted for ithttp://www.summitdaily.com/article/20051101/NEWS/51101007
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Comment #37 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 20:32:43 PT

Update
92% reporting...the lead has slightly widened...WE WON!!!This is a great day! 
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Comment #36 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:31:55 PT

MikeC
Hugs back at ya! 
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Comment #35 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 20:31:03 PT

FoM
I'd like to say we won but I'll wait!Hugs all around!!!
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Comment #34 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:30:54 PT

Dankhank Fun's a Wonderful Thing
I know you agree!
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Comment #33 posted by Dankhank on November 01, 2005 at 20:28:09 PT

Great ...
that we having so much fun with this ......Go Denver ...........
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Comment #32 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:28:05 PT

This is Fascinating To Me
Did we win? 
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Comment #31 posted by Dankhank on November 01, 2005 at 20:27:08 PT

new .....
Initiated Question 100Marijuana Law 	351/421 83.37%YES 	49697/ 93,654 	53.06%NO 	43957/ 93,654 	46.94%
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Comment #30 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:26:39 PT

Another Update On Denver
100: Marijuana Legalization Yes -- 46,294 -- 52.8% No -- 41,392 -- 47.2% 

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Comment #29 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 20:25:48 PT

Update
Over 83% reporting, 6000 vote lead, 6 percentage point lead...It's looking real good.
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Comment #28 posted by Dankhank on November 01, 2005 at 20:15:40 PT

latest
Initiated Question 100
Marijuana Law 	318/421 	75.53%
	Votes/Total Votes 	% Votes
YES 	46294/ 87,686 	52.80%
NO 	41392/ 87,686 	47.20%
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Comment #27 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:14:32 PT

Taylor
I just checked and Telluride hasn't updated for awhile. The early returns had Denver losing so maybe Telluride will turn around too.
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Comment #26 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:12:04 PT

Update on Denver
100: Marijuana LegalizationYes -- 43,554 -- 52.4% No -- 39,518 -- 47.6% 

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Comment #25 posted by Taylor121 on November 01, 2005 at 20:11:15 PT

Telluride
I figured the Telluride initiative would passed easily. Guess not. Looks close.
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Comment #24 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:09:40 PT

Rocky Mountain High
I think we won but until it's called I'll just wait but not very patiently.
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Comment #23 posted by b4daylight on November 01, 2005 at 20:03:44 PT

You can do it
go denver 
telluride is so closecommon sense is comming to a vote near you:)
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Comment #22 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:02:31 PT

Come On Denver
Help free us all!
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Comment #21 posted by Dankhank on November 01, 2005 at 20:01:29 PT

Denver
talked to my son in Denver today.asked if he voted ... yes ...been telling him for weeks to talk it up and tell all to pass it on ...every little bit will help ...
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Comment #20 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 20:00:45 PT

Telluride Question 200
Telluride Question 200 - Marijuana Law Enforcement  
Yes -- 308 -- 48.1% No -- 332 -- 51.9% 

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Comment #19 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 19:58:17 PT

MikeC
I LOVE it too! LOL!Later on Conan I get to see Neil Young so I'm sort of in floating mode!
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Comment #18 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 19:57:05 PT

Better and Better
100: Marijuana Legalization Yes -- 38,121 -- 53.0% No -- 33,871 -- 47.0% 

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Comment #17 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 19:53:41 PT

Update
60.10% reportingYes 40,667 52.72%No  36,472 47.28I love it!
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Comment #16 posted by Taylor121 on November 01, 2005 at 19:53:31 PT

Latest #s from Denver's election website
With 253/421 reporting: Yes 40667 52.72%No 36472 47.28%http://www.denvergov.org/election/results.asp
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Comment #15 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 19:51:25 PT

Changed a Little
100: Marijuana Legalization 
Yes -- 34,682 -- 48.2% No -- 31,225 -- 43.4% 

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Comment #14 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 19:50:46 PT

FoM...I'm with ya
I'm seeing:Yes 38,121 52.95%
No 33,871 47.05%51.54% reporting
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Comment #13 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 19:48:12 PT

MikeC I'm Holding My Breath
100: Marijuana Legalization Yes -- 34,682 -- 52.6% No -- 31,225 -- 47.4% 

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Comment #12 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 19:46:27 PT

FoM
Me too FoM...me too.
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Comment #11 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 19:44:06 PT

I Almost Want To Say We Won
But I'm afraid to say anything!
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Comment #10 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 19:42:46 PT

Update
Yes 52.95%
No 47.05%The people are speaking!
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Comment #9 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 19:26:17 PT

Taylor: The Rocky Mountain News Election Returns
I don't like to go to government web sites but I like to give the hits to a newspaper.http://news.rockymountainnews.com/election/display.cfm?oper=searchissues&id=9881 
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Comment #8 posted by MikeC on November 01, 2005 at 19:25:48 PT

Gettin Better!
YES  	 29948/ 57,667  	  51.93%
NO 	 27719/ 57,667 	  48.07%Come on Denver!
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Comment #7 posted by Taylor121 on November 01, 2005 at 19:25:16 PT

Another Update
122/421 reporting:YES 29,948 51.93%NO 27,719 48.07%
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Comment #6 posted by Taylor121 on November 01, 2005 at 19:23:26 PT

FoM
Where did those results come from. The results from http://www.denvergov.org/election/results.asp show it at YES 51.48% 25927
NO 48.52% 24438
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Comment #5 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 19:19:56 PT

Updated Results : Yes and a Yippie Too!
100: Marijuana Legalization Yes -- 23,496 -- 50.7% No -- 22,855 -- 49.3% 

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Comment #4 posted by Taylor121 on November 01, 2005 at 19:13:45 PT

WOW CLOSE
YES 25927/ 50,365 51.48% 
NO 24438/ 50,365 48.52% I just woke up from a nap I'm so excited!
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Comment #3 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 19:06:20 PT

Updated Results Denver: No but Close
100: Marijuana Legalization Yes -- 20,916 -- 49.1% No == 21,712 -- 50.9% 

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Comment #2 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 19:00:23 PT

Denver Results: No
100: Marijuana Legalization Yes -- 16,691 -- 45.5% No -- 19,963 -- 54.5% 

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Comment #1 posted by FoM on November 01, 2005 at 18:57:37 PT

Telluride and Denver Election Results 
http://extras.denverpost.com/2005election/potco.htmlhttp://news.rockymountainnews.com/election/display.cfm?oper=searchissues&id=9881
 

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