A
new poll from Rasmussen shows that marijuana legalization continues to
be a mainstream, majority position among U.S. voters. The poll finds that 56% of voters support legalization, with just 36% opposed.
LEAP's Neill
Franklin, a retired Baltimore narcotics cop, had this reaction:
"Polling
now consistently shows that more voters support legalizing and
regulating marijuana than support continuing a failed prohibition
approach. Yet far too many politicians continue to act as if marijuana
policy reform is some dangerous third rail they dare not touch. If the
trends in public opinion continue in the direction they are going, the
day is not far away when supporting a prohibition system that causes so
much crime, violence and corruption is going to be seen as a serious
political liability for those seeking support from younger and
independent voters. Savvy forward-looking politicians are already
beginning to see which way the wind is blowing."
Previously, Gallup found legalization leading 50%-46%.