On Wednesday, KING5 released results of a KING5/Survey USA poll of 500 Washington adults conducted on January 13, 2009. The poll asked respondents: “State lawmakers are considering making marijuana possession legal. Do you think legalizing marijuana is a good idea? Or a bad idea?”
Fifty-six percent of respondents said legalizing marijuana was a good idea while 36 percent said it was a bad idea and another 8 percent of respondents said they weren’t sure. Sixty-four percent of men thought it was a good idea, but only 48 percent of women thought legalization of marijuana was a good idea. Support was broad and deep across all age groups from 18 to 64 years of age. Only among respondents 65 or older did support drop to 32 percent with 64 percent of the 65+ respondents saying marijuana legalization a bad idea.
The poll had a margin of error of 4.4 percent.
Sensible Washington is pleased by these kinds of numbers which indicate a strong willingness among Washingtonians to reform marijuana laws in this state. And that’s just what Sensible Washington is aiming to do with its proposed ballot initiative, filed on January 11, 2009, which would remove all criminal penalties from adult use, possession and cultivation of marijuana in the State of Washington. Another indicator of just how much attitudes around marijuana have changed in this state in recent years is that a major media outlet such as KING-TV would even spend its own money on having Survey USA conduct a poll.
The times certainly are changing. If you want to help make marijuana laws in Washington State change for good, then consider making a donation to support our efforts. You can find out how to donate right here. If you have other questions about the group or the forthcoming campaign, send us an email at sensiblewashington@gmail.com. You can also add us on Facebook.
