Oklahomans shared varying views ahead of recreational marijuana vote

BLACKWELL, Okla. (KWCH) – Tuesday night time, Oklahoma voters stated “no” to a query that may have legalized leisure marijuana within the state. Forward of the ultimate rely, 12 Information spoke with Oklahoma voters in Blackwell about a difficulty they stated was too vital to not make their voices heard.

The query of whether or not the state ought to legalize leisure marijuana was the lone merchandise on Tuesday’s statewide poll in Oklahoma.

“I do know when it was legalized medically, folks thought Oklahoma was going to descend into Mad Max world, youngsters have been going to roaming the streets excessive. It didn’t occur. And I don’t suppose it’s going to occur this time,” Oklahoma voter Ashley Scofield stated.

Oklahoma voters Sharon Cook dinner, Anita Craig and Bobby Julian expressed opposition to legalizing leisure marijuana. Craig and Julian cited considerations for kids and elevated entry to marijuana.

In help of legalizing leisure marijuana, voter Jeff Jackson stated, “there could be lots much less of the opposite stuff working round.”

The vote in Oklahoma additionally raised the query of whether or not Kansas may see the same query on a poll regarding marijuana legalization. 12 Information spoke with a state lawmaker who stated it’ll take time.

“I believe there’s some type of false narrative or misinformation on what occurs if you legalize marijuana,” stated Rep. Jason Probst, D-Hutchinson. “It’s not a few guys which can be rising vegetation of their basement and distributing it. It’s an business that’s created.”

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