Something tells me NORML's map is probably right, and you are confusing decriminalisation with legalisation.
I hope they pass medical marijuana legislation here in Alabama. They have been trying to pass such legislation for years now though. People here are just too damn conservative to go through with it. We really need this legislation here. I already know of several people that use marijuana to treat chronic pain around here. Unfortunately, they must be treated as criminals as it stands now. Our current governor, Bob Riley, is a complete moron. He is opposed to medical marijuana and marijuana in general. His term is coming to an end soon though, thankfully. I'm afraid the vast amount of right-wing nuts here will elect another hardcore conservative again, and he'll oppose the legislation just the same. Alabama is my home state, and I love it, but I get really depressed over the amount of ignorance here.
I fucking HATE Tim Pawlenty(Gov. of MN). He vetoed the MMJ bill. I've talked to a lobbyist that tells me stories about Tim. He is a real dick and extremely self absorbed. How MN, one of the most liberal of states, ever elected him is beyond me. And I guess he's hinted at plans for running for president in 2012 with the tea party... Maybe the world will end in 2012.
something tells me im not confusing anything.... N.H. Senate Gives Cold Shoulder to Marijuana Decriminalization
That sucks. Well. they're at it again... New Hampshire: Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Measure Share This Page February 11, 2010 - Concord, NH, USA Concord, NH: Members of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted 16 to 2 on Thursday in favor of legislation to reduce marijuana possession penalties to a civil infraction. As amended, House Bill 1653 would reduce the penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses (up to 1/4 of one ounce) from a criminal misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $2,000 fine to a nominal monetary penalty of no more than $200.00. The measure now awaits action from the full House. To date, 13 states have decriminalized the possession of marijuana for personal use. For more information, please visit: http://nhcommonsense.org, or visit NORML's 'Take Action Center' at: Contact Officials - NORML. updated: Feb 11, 2010
Same with me and GA. At least you guys are making steps with the mmj rally though...we're rootin for ya AL! I've all but lost faith that GA will ever see legal mj, medical or not. Now, time for a
VA should have been legalized a long time ago, theres always top notch strains in circulation around here, and most of the cops I know smoke.