Beyond Medical Marijuana

In addition to a second try at marijuana legalization in Nevada, The Washington Times notes, voters next November may face a decriminalization initiative in Colorado. The latter measure, inspired by a successful (but mainly symbolic) referendum in Denver, would eliminate penalties for possession of up to an ounce by residents 21 and older. The Nevada initiative goes further, creating a legally regulated distribution system. "There's a libertarian streak in Colorado and a respect for people's individual rights throughout the West," says the camaign manager for the Denver initiative, "so there's no reason people shouldn't vote for this."