In November, voters in Florida will be voting on a referendum on whether or not to legalize marijuana for medicinal uses, but a new poll indicates that a majority of Floridians support full legalization already:
A majority of Florida voters support legalization of recreational marijuana, a new poll says.
According to a Quinnipiac University poll released Monday, 55 percent of Florida voters back legal possession of small amounts of recreational pot, compared with 41 percent who oppose it.
The results show a split along generational lines, something also reflected in national numbers. Florida voters under 30 are the most supportive of legalization, with 72 percent favoring legalization of small amounts of recreational marijuana and 25 percent opposing. Fifty-nine percent of Floridian voters 65 and older oppose legalization, while 36 support it.
The results show a split along generational lines, something also reflected in national numbers. Florida voters under 30 are the most supportive of legalization, with 72 percent favoring legalization of small amounts of recreational marijuana and 25 percent opposing. Fifty-nine percent of Floridian voters 65 and older oppose legalization, while 36 support it.
These numbers are consistent with those we’ve seen nationwide and suggest that, as we’ve same-sex marriage, we have crossed something of a political Rubicon when it comes to marijuana legalization. It may take time, likely more time than same-sex marriage since the courts really have no role in the matter like they do in the marriage debate, but it would seem that legalization is coming sooner rather than later.
