In a strong show of support for the common-sense, safety-first benefits of Measure 91, a group of moms from Oregon, Colorado and Washington gathered before the news media today to express why they think Measure 91 is a better approach to marijuana.
Oregon Moms for Yes on 91 describe a safer system for marijuana
“My top priority is the safety of my children,” said Leah Mauer a mom of 3 young children, “and the current approach is failing to keep them safe. A better approach is to take marijuana away from illegal dealers and cartels and put it behind the counter at a regulated, inspected and properly-zoned store.”
Rachel Gillette of Colorado, and Cathy Doerr of Washington joined the news event via Skype to give their perspective of what life is like after voters chose to regulate, legalize and tax marijuana.
Leah also started a Facebook group called Moms for Measure 91 to help answer questions that moms and parents have about this measure. If you are a mom and are interested in joining the group you can do so by clicking here.
“There are only a couple stores in Spokane, one of them is next door to Jazzercise,” said Cathy Doerr, a mom of three from Spokane, Washington. “Even though a store opened there, nothing has changed. I feel as safe as ever and I feel more comfortable knowing that marijuana is being sold from behind a counter where someone is checking ID. I think that will keep it away from teenagers.”
Rachel Gillette added, “Our roads are safer since the passage of marijuana regulation here. There has been a drop in deadly crashes this year. People were afraid the roads would become more dangerous if we legalized and regulated marijuana. That prediction just hasn’t come true.”
- Teen use and access to marijuana is down in Colorado. (Source: US News & World Report, Aug. 7)
- Arrests are down for marijuana violations. (Source: The Denver Post, Jan. 14)
- Traffic fatalities are at near historic lows. (Source: The Washington Post, Aug. 5)