If you were on the V.C. Campus on Oct. 1, 2009 you may have seen brothers John and Randy Frazee there trying to get students to sign their petition.

The “Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010” needs 433,000 signatures by Nov. 16, 2009 in order to make the 2010 ballot. The act would legalize the growth and sale of cannabis (marijuana) for Californians ages 21 and up under the regulation of local government.

There are many arguments for and against the legalization of cannabis. It is estimated that through the taxation of its sales and growth the sate could gain $1.4 billion in revenue. An argument against the legalization of cannabis is that it would create more crime and that more kids would use it, therefore being more costly in the long run. Frazee disagrees.

“The initiative is written very responsibly,” said Frazee.

Frazee also argue that the act specifies similar regulations to those of alcohol and therefore minors would not be allowed to consume or buy cannabis. Enthusiasts also argue legalizing cannabis would take the business away from the dangerous drug dealers and allow police to focus on more serious crimes.

The Frazees said that they would be back again before the deadline was up, so chances are you will see them and other petitioners on campus.
For more information and to read the full initiative visit www.taxcannabis.org.