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MrBump
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Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It.
#11380197 - 11/03/09 09:25 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. -- The skiing town of Breckenridge voted Tuesday night by a margin of nearly 3 to 1 to legalize the adult possession of marijuana.
Breckenridge voters passed Measure 2F, which removes criminal penalties from the town code for the private possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults 21 and older. The ordinance also removes criminal penalties for the possession of bongs, pipes and other drug paraphernalia.
It passed 73 percent to 27 percent.
"This votes demonstrates that Breckenridge citizens overwhelmingly believe that adults should not be punished for making the safer choice to use marijuana instead of alcohol," said Sean McAllister, a Breckenridge attorney who proposed the ordinance.
The measure's victory is considered symbolic because it conflicts with state and federal laws. However, supporters of the measure say it inches the whole state closer to full legalization.
Other cities around the country have taken similar action in recent years, including a measure in Denver that decriminalized possession of marijuana up to one ounce.
Advocates say the Breckenridge proposal goes further than others because it allows paraphernalia as well. Drug paraphernalia possession in Colorado is considered a petty offense. Though "head shops" selling bongs and pipes are common in Colorado, the wares are ostensibly for smoking tobacco. Paraphernalia charges are usually only filed along with possession charges. Both are misdemeanors punishable by a $100 fine and court fees.
The penalties aren't serious, but about 100 people a year in Breckenridge are cited for possession of either marijuana or paraphernalia, often both. Supporters of the effort say it's not right to leave small-time pot smokers with a criminal record.
The Breckenridge campaign, which had no formal opposition, received endorsements from Breckenridge Town Councilman Jeffrey Bergeron, Fmr. Colorado State Rep. and Breckenridge resident, Gary Lindstrom, and the Summit Daily News.
Measure 2F was placed on the ballot when more than 1,400 people signed a petition supporting it. It only needed 495 signatures to get on the ballot. The ordinance change will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2010.
Several Breckenridge residents heartily backed the local marijuana effort.
"People think it's a waste of time for the police to be prosecuting these people," said Elisabeth Lawrence, 30. Smoking pot, she said, is "not the worst thing in the world to be doing."
Nancy Skaj, a clerk at a Breckenridge grocery store, said the measure could be a boon for ski tourists who don't have clearance for medical marijuana. "With all the injuries people get skiing up here, instead of popping pills, they should just be doing this. It's a lot more natural," she said.
Breckenridge has roughly 3,300 voters.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/21515178/detail.html
I have a feeling I will be skiing more at Breckenridge in the future.
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: MrBump]
#11380245 - 11/03/09 09:33 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I think this calls for a celebration!

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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: MrBump]
#11380251 - 11/03/09 09:33 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: MrBump]
#11380252 - 11/03/09 09:34 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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MrBump said:
"This votes demonstrates that Breckenridge citizens overwhelmingly believe that adults should not be punished for making the safer choice to use marijuana instead of alcohol,"
Now why the fuck doesn't everyone think like this.
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Woooooohooooooooooooo. Go Breckenridge.
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MrBump
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: smack]
#11380289 - 11/03/09 09:38 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I wonder if this will lead to the establishment of hash bars there... paraphernalia is also legal to possess.
regardless, I will be skiing Breck a lot more this winter and in the future.
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: MrBump]
#11380467 - 11/03/09 10:05 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Awesome!!!....its a beautiful place. Colorado is da shit
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: MrBump]
#11380520 - 11/03/09 10:14 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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another one bites the dust
now only 12000000 more cities to go
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: Salomon]
#11380529 - 11/03/09 10:16 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Breckenridge has roughly 3,300 voters.
I bet that changes soon.
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: Rustifer]
#11381096 - 11/04/09 12:16 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Rustifer said:
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Breckenridge has roughly 3,300 voters.
I bet that changes soon.
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: MrBump]
#11381108 - 11/04/09 12:18 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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MrBump said: I have a feeling I will be skiing more at Breckenridge in the future.
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: MrBump]
#11381126 - 11/04/09 12:24 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Quote:
MrBump said: I wonder if this will lead to the establishment of hash bars there
Distribution is still a felony, broski
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: Entropymancer]
#11381154 - 11/04/09 12:31 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Entropymancer said:
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MrBump said: I wonder if this will lead to the establishment of hash bars there
Distribution is still a felony, broski
DEA won't bother busting personal use, but they will definitely go after any establishment.
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Re: Breckenridge Votes To Legalize It. [Re: Cowgold]
#11381180 - 11/04/09 12:36 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Cowgold said:
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Entropymancer said:
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MrBump said: I wonder if this will lead to the establishment of hash bars there
Distribution is still a felony, broski
DEA won't bother busting personal use, but they will definitely go after any establishment.
der, yeah your both right.
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