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  • Schwarzenegger says 'time for debate' on legal marijuana

    05/05/2009 2:27:27 PM PDT · by calcowgirl · 167 replies · 2,452+ views
    Sacramento Bee ^ | , May. 5, 2009 | Kevin Yamamura
    Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday it's time for California to study whether to legalize and tax marijuana for recreational use, though he's not yet advocating for such a change. The governor was asked about a recent Field Poll showing that 56 percent of registered voters support legalizing and taxing marijuana to raise revenues for cash-strapped California. Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco, has proposed legislation that would legalize the drug for recreational use, rather than just medical purposes. "Well, I think it's not time for that, but I think it's time for a debate," Schwarzenegger said. "I think all of those...