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Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Colorado Ski Town Legalizes Pot


Associated Press
      DENVER — The Colorado ski town of Breckenridge has voted overwhelmingly to legalize marijuana.
    Early returns Tuesday night showed the proposal winning with 72 percent of the vote. The measure would allow adults over 21 to have up to 1 ounce of marijuana.
    The measure is largely symbolic because pot possession remains a state crime for people without medical clearance. But supporters said they wanted to send a message to local law enforcement to stop busting small-time pot smokers.
    The vote comes as communities nationwide are struggling with how to enforce pot laws at a time when medical marijuana has surged in popularity.

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