cannabisnews.com: D.C. Voted in Favor of Medical Use of Marijuana D.C. Voted in Favor of Medical Use of Marijuana Posted by FoM on September 20, 1999 at 09:22:58 PT Breaking News Source: Washington Post D.C. voters would overwhelmingly allow marijuana to be used for medical purposes.The city's elections board says results from last November's ballot initiative show 69 percent of the 110,000 who voted would allow marijuana for pain relief and other medical purposes. The results were released today by the city elections board, almost a year after the vote.In raw numbers, 75,536 voters voted for the limited legalization of marijuana; 34,621 opposed it.U.S. District Judge Richard W. Roberts ruled Friday that the votes should be counted and announced. A ban attached to the District budget had kept everything on hold. The American Civil Liberties Union sued for release of the results.The appropriations bill for the fiscal year beginning October 1 approved by Congress contains a provision sponsors say would allow the vote tally but prohibit the change in law. However, that bill faces a veto threat from President Clinton. Monday, September 20, 1999; 9:17 a.m. EDT © 1999 The Associated Press Marijuana Vote to Be Released Today - 9/20/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread2949.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #3 posted by FoM on September 20, 1999 at 10:33:38 PT: Very Good News! Thanks Dr. Ganj!We are slowly winning and it will be won in the election box! Really neat link too!Peace, FoM! [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by Dr. Ganj on September 20, 1999 at 09:59:17 PT Initiative 59 The reason Bob Barr tried so desperately to stop this vote tally, is because he KNEW the initiative would pass.Finally, almost a year later we hear the loud call of the people of D.C., that they want medical marijuana to help their citizens. We are going to see more medical marijuana initiatives pass this next year, more people using our elective process to change bad laws, and more people learning about the beneficial aspects to this beautiful plant.This isn't just about marijuana, folks. This is about freedom too. It's time we fought for others that have lost theirs.See you at the voting booths!Cheers,Dr. Ganj http://www.tambu-smart.com/index.html [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by FoM on September 20, 1999 at 09:43:48 PT: A Drug Policy Foundation Report: Election ’98 A Drug Policy Foundation Report: Election ’98The Vote for Medical Marijuana and Drug Policy Reform Alaska • Arizona • Colorado • District of Columbia • Nevada • Oregon • WashingtonClick the link to read more. A Drug Policy Foundation Report: Election ’98 [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: