This past Tuesday was a big day for Americans nationwide. For many it was a decisive year in which the direction the country would be decided during a time of uncertainty. However, for many Californians it was something a lot more important than just the petty squabbles between Republicans and Democrats, it was all out war. On one side stood firm resistance against the legalization of marijuana and on the on the other stood (actually sat in circles singing Kumbaya) bong-toting hippies. After earlier predictions that Proposition 19, the bill to legal marijuana for recreational use, would be passed in California, it met an unexpected 54% opposed and 46% approval on Tuesday. While we don't recommend the use of any drug to people, there is definitely more to the story than just black and white.

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