Marijuana legalization: The push continues (infographic)

Studies show that 55 percent of Americans believe marijuana should be legalized, but only sixteen states (including Colorado) allow its medical use. The following infographic, shared by a reader/graphics pro, is a visual argument for legalization. (The campaign for regulating pot in Colorado began in November 2010 and continues through...

By Nick Lucchesi

April 6, 2012

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Studies show that 55 percent of Americans believe marijuana should be legalized, but only sixteen states (including Colorado) allow its medical use. The following infographic, shared by a reader/graphics pro, is a visual argument for legalization. (The campaign for regulating pot in Colorado began in November 2010 and continues through today, most recently with this pro-legalization billboard.) Check out the infographic below.

Created by: Online Paralegal Programs

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