(Alexandria, VA) - According to a new national Emerson College poll, 62% of registered voters do not support legalizing marijuana when presented with other, non-legalization policy options.
Polls touted by promoters of the marijuana industry as showing widespread support for legalization offer a false dichotomy by perpetuating the myth that there are only two options, full legalization or full prohibition.
This new poll, conducted by Emerson College, found that the majority of voters support other non-legalization marijuana policies (prohibition, decriminalization, or medical legalization) while only 38% believe the country should move to legalize and commercialize marijuana for production, recreational use, and sales, like in stores. Support is notably low among African-Americans, with only 31% supporting recreational legalization.
Support is also low within groups that are traditionally considered to be pro-legalization. 57% of people aged 18-34 and 59% of Democrats oppose legalization.
