When asked if they would favor a law similar to the statewide ballot initiative passed last November in Massachusetts — making possession of less than a ounce of pot an infraction punishable by a small fine similar to a traffic ticket, rather than a misdemeanor that must be adjudicated and create a police record — voters approved 58-37 percent.
Even voters over age 65 agree with the idea, although Republicans oppose it 51-44 percent. Democrats approve 68-30 percent, and unaffiliated voters support decriminalization 58-35 percent.
Senate Majority Leader Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, said in an interview Tuesday that the poll reinforces legislation he has proposed this year that would mirror Massachusetts’ marijuana possession law.
“This is pretty substantial,” Looney said of the 58 percent approval rating. “The change in Massachusetts was passed with over 60 percent of voters in favor. Clearly the public sees this as a reasonable idea to prioritize within the criminal justice system.”
via Poll: Connecticut should legalize small amounts of marijuana – NewsTimes.com.
Hate to nit-pick, but this is not “legalization”, it’s “decriminalization”. If you get a ticket for doing something, then it is not “legal” to do it. Otherwise, fantastic news from the Nutmeg State, and unsurprising when you consider they are surrounded by decriminalized marijuana New York and Massachusetts, medical marijuana in Rhode Island and Vermont, and both in Maine.
Agreed. Email your senators and state your position. I recently wrote an Email to Senator Musto who told me how he completely agrees with decriminalizing and taxing marijuana in Connecticut. Getting rid of Jodi Rell and her grandma like point of view of marijuana is going to be a good start.
i say we need to really get down to doing this, remember its suppose to be ” we the people” we have the power to change this………peace,love,support the natural uses of marijuana..