Prohibitionists aren’t just fighting to prevent or repeal marijuana legalization. They’re also trying to take the decision away from voters entirely.
In Idaho, HJR 4 strips voters of their ability to ever vote on marijuana. State lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to give themselves exclusive authority over cannabis.
When prohibitionists can’t win the argument, they want to change the rules.
We warned you last month that Massachusetts’ Question 8 was a test case, and that your state could be next. We weren’t kidding. Prohibitionists’ plan of attack is clear: they’re trying to overturn voters’ decisions where marijuana is legal and prevent voters from ever making those decisions where it isn’t.
Our fight against those who want to see responsible cannabis consumers in handcuffs isn’t limited to Idaho or Massachusetts. What happens in this election will determine what prohibitionists do in your state next.
But that’s not all. This midterm election is also critical in states like New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin where a shift in legislative power could finally break years of obstruction on legalization.
Make an urgent donation today to help NORML mobilize and inform voters before Election Day. It’s up to us to defend the progress we’ve made and to keep fighting for marijuana freedom across the US.