Another Poll Suggests Support for Recreational Marijuana Runs High in Massachusetts

BOSTON, MA – A second poll on Question 4 suggests support for a statewide ballot initiative legalizing marijuana in Massachusetts is high.

A new poll conducted by WBZ-TV, WBZ NewsRadio and UMass-Amherst shows a 53 percent majority of voters survey support the regulation/taxation initiative. Seven percent of the 700 people polled remain unsure.

A "yes" vote for that question on the ballot this November would allow the use, cultivation, possession and distribution of recreational marijuana for individuals at least 21 years old.

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It's the second poll to suggest there's traction for the ballot initiative, which will be listed as Question 4 this November.

According to WBZ, "Support for the measure (in the new poll) cuts across all demographic categories, with only voters over 55 years old and self-described conservatives opposing the measure."

However, that is not to say those voters' support comes without caveat.

WBZ reports:

• 41% of those polled say they'd be bothered if a pot store opened up in their neighborhood
• 52% didn’t like the idea of pot ads on TV or radio
• 61% expressed alarm over the prospect of people using in public.
• 25% claimed people growing pot in their homes would be troubling

Read the full story from WBZ here.

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