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For those who have no idea what Prop 19 is:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Proposition_19

Basically, a marijuana legalisation proposal.

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More of a "tax and regulate", which is a step towards legalization.

Well, it does legalize marijuana on the state level, and additionally taxes and regulates it. It may or may not be a de facto first step to federal deregulation.

marijuana is an obsolete slang term popularized by fear mongering racists to push a certain economic agenda.

the scientific term is cannabis; colloquially hemp. And we're asking for re-legalization, thanks.

[edit: why is this being downvoted? do you need proof?? here's your god damned proof -]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana_(etymology)

http://www.jackherer.com/chapter04.html

You're probably downvoted because of "fear mongering racists" & "economic agenda." Now you're left with the "scientific term" for marijuana which is fine but off-topic (which is Prop 19, Reddit & CN).

Ytiquette is not written anywhere here, but I suppose it follows Reddiquette guidelines to some extend.

PS: your link (http://www.jackherer.com/chapter04.html) looks like it comes from dubious, tinfoilhat-like source.

The Emperor Wears No Clothes (Jack Herer, come ON!) is a widely referenced and generally regarded as a reliable source.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor_Wears_No_Clothes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Herer

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