Survey | Majority of new Yorkers support the full legalization of marijuana

Survey | Majority of new Yorkers support the full legalization of marijuana

According to a survey released Monday, a majority of registered voters in new York support the legalization of marijuana. A study of the views of citizens was conducted by specialists of Emerson College on the initiative of the Marijuana Policy Project and Drug Policy Alliance. The results show that 62% of registered voters in new York support the full legalization of marijuana and only 28% of the population opposes it.

«The time has come when new York will no longer spend resources punishing law-abiding citizens for the use of a substance that is safer than alcohol. Let your legislators know what voters want that they remove marijuana from the illegal market and gave the opportunity to create new good jobs, build the economy and Fund basic services,» the statement reads MPP.

Survey | Majority of new Yorkers support the full legalization of marijuana

A significant difference in the opinions of citizens, support of Democrats and Republicans, the poll is not installed. Also no significant differences in opinions according to gender and ethnicity. But in the age-group approach to the question is different. So, 74% of citizens aged 18 to 34 years old supported legalization, while among seniors aged 75 years and older was only 37%.

The survey also challenged by the respondents the question of what measures they proposed to fill the budget deficit of the state in the amount of $ 4 billion. Most new Yorkers have said they believe the legalization of marijuana and taxing its sale a great way to fill the coffers.

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