That could be it catdance62. The church groups and other opposing groups are quite vocal. I know I voted against. In the end it is those that bother to send in their letters for or against that will be considered by the committee. I have spoken to some that for for decriminalization - but most of the folks I spoke to are against. I guess it all depends who your friends are as to what direction the conversations takes.

I can see the reasons why folks would vote for it - to empty out the jail cells and free up the court system, but I think small crimes lead to bigger crimes and as with any rule they can be bent and twisted and manipulated.

I definitely think that we have much more important things to concentrate on including improving the judicial system's conviction rates and curbing the violence and gang culture that is spilling over into general society.