Potimus Prime

Peter Lewis, Chairman of Progressive Insurance and long time supporter of the reform of marijiuana policies, has put out requests for proposals to pass the issue and “create a model for future campaigns in other states.”

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You have to wonder if he will be playing with fire in light of the recent federal warnings of a crackdown on users under the Compassionate Acts “umbrella”, if you will. Either way, it’s great that some more states closer to Washington are turning a leaf. (Hah, see what I did there?)

Source: Columbus Dispatch

Sweet democracy on a stick. As of yesterday evening, every member of Seattle legislative delegation to Olympia—all ten representatives and all five senators from the 34th, 36th, 37th, 43rd, and 46th Districts—had gone on the record to say that they support taxing, regulating, and legalizing marijuana. They join every elected official at City Hall (the mayor, the city attorney, and all nine members of the city council) and King County Executive Dow Constantine.

Well, according to information procured rounded up by Dominic Holden at The Stranger, Seattle is probably the best place for a pothead to run for a local political seat. At least, I would think so.

I am amazed at what Washington has done in general for the “race to embrace”, so to speak. General acceptance there is high, LEAP is amazing, and the list goes on. Go WA!