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 Two more states and the District of Columbia have put an end to cannabis prohibition, positioning themselves as the true champions of individual liberty in a sea of mindless tyranny. The states of Oregon and Alaska, as well as Washington, D.C., will no longer target individuals who use or possess a harmless plant with arrest and possible jail time, not to mention a criminal record, helping to further the much greater cause of ending cannabis prohibition nationwide.

Voters overwhelmingly passed ballot initiatives in both states and the District, declaring an end to the destructive war on cannabis, which unjustly punishes non-violent “offenders” for growing, using and possessing the fruit of a natural plant that is both safe and effective at treating all sorts of health conditions and ailments. Recreationally speaking, cannabis is also a much safer alternative to alcohol for relaxing and socializing.

According to the latest counts compiled by

Courthouse News Service, Oregon passed its legalization bill with support from 54 percent of voters, while Alaska passed its bill with 52 percent of voter support. In D.C., an overwhelming 69 percent of voters said “no more” to arrest and incarceration for possessing and using cannabis, a move that freedom advocates predict will have implications for the entire nation.

“It’s always an uphill battle to win a marijuana legalization initiative in a year like this, when young people are so much less likely to vote, which makes today’s victory all the sweeter,” stated Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, concerning the passage of Oregon’s initiative.

“The pace of reform is accelerating, other states are sure to follow, and even Congress is poised to wake from its slumber.”