Marijuana Legalization 
One example of decriminalization that came from a vote of consensus in states like Colorado, Washington, 
and Oregon was the legalization of recreational marijuana. Recently, Texas has shown signs of potentially 
decriminalizing marijuana and seeking reform laws. According to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune 
poll, more than half of the state’s registered voters support marijuana legalization in the state (a consensus), and 
only 16 percent said possession of marijuana should remain illegal under any circumstances. Marijuana is certainly a 
great example of decriminalization, whether it is for recreational or medicinal purposes. University of Texas/Texas 
Tribune Poll, June 2018 — Summary 
 
University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, June 2018 — Summary 
Read the article below for more information on Texas proposing changes: 
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/27/marijuana-democrats-young-adults-texas-poll/ 
Adam Ruins Everything YouTube Link: The Sinister Reason Weed is Illegal https://www.trutv.com/
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