Should marijuana be legalized?
Photos and interviews by Stephen Butler
“I love the idea, so yes I firmly believe it should be legal. Yes on 8!”
Matt O’Loughlin, 22, undecided, Newport Beach.
“I don’t care if it is legalized, but I am not too sure of the effects it will have on this country.”
Michael Delaney, 23, business, Huntington Beach.
“Yes, I believe it should be. It is just as harmful as alcohol and cigarettes. As long as a person doesn’t abuse it, I see no harm in it.”
Andrew Jenkins, 19, psychology, Los Alamitos.
“Never! It is something I stay away from and something I would never want my kids to get involved in.”
Jessica Taset 20, nursing, Long Beach.
“Isn’t it pretty much legalized? I mean a person can just go to a doctor, pay the fee and get their license.”
Liz DeWeese, 20, undecided, Seal Beach.
