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Gov. Hickenlooper Opposes Marijuana Legalization Measure

by KREX News Room
by Christina Marrazza

Story Created: Sep 13, 2012 at 5:34 AM MDT

Story Updated: Sep 13, 2012 at 7:31 AM MDT

DENVER- After months of silence, Gov. John Hickenlooper has taken a stance on marijuana legalization.

The Democrat said on Wednesday that he opposes making pot legal for recreational use.

In a prepared statement, Hickenlooper said that making marijuana legal would send the wrong message about drug use, and it's not what Colorado should be known for.

Colorado is one of three states considering ballot measures this fall to legalize pot.

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Mark Thompson said on Thursday, Sep 13 at 11:34 AM

This coming from a man who made his fortune from a drug (alcohol) far worse than marijuana.

claygooding said on Thursday, Sep 13 at 6:27 AM

The governor has every right to his opinion but this is the American way of changing unjust and damaging laws when our elected politicians receive election funds too ignore reform of those laws in our state and federal legislatures when they have ignored every petition citizens have sent them. If the federal government ignores the citizens pleas and tries to interfere with America's decisions,made by the citizens,,then what is the difference when we fought for freedom from England because of being taxed without representation and the abusive taxes levied on America,,,we,the people are tired of being the fodder in the drug war machine and this insanity must end.

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