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Re:Twenty-two states ask appeals court to bring back net neu... by shkkmo on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @12:46PM (#17811234)
I believe all the states that currently have recreation cannabis have it because of referendums and ballot initiatives. The legalization process has shown exactly how our legislatures have failed to address this issue. Canada did legalize recreational use with legislation, but they are the only ones so far.

I personally blame gerrymandering.

Re:Twenty-two states ask appeals court to bring back net neu... by NickM on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @02:04PM (#17812136)
Vermont recently legalized it via the legislature, though I think your main point still stands.
Re:Twenty-two states ask appeals court to bring back net neu... by shkkmo on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @03:46PM (#17813041)
Ah yes, their law did go into effect last month didn't it. Reading up on it, it sounds like Vermont has taken an approach like DC where commercial sales are not allowed, but personal possession, cultivation, and gifting are.

I wonder if we'll look back in 10 years and wish more places had taken these approaches, or if they well eventually also enact commercial legislation.

Re:Twenty-two states ask appeals court to bring back net neu... by craftyguy on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @01:19PM (#17811638)
Recreational cannabis was passed by a ballot measure in Oregon.