A Gallup Poll released October 19, 2009, actually understates what petitioners know about how voters feel on the issue of marijuana legalization.

"Americans are no more -- and no less -- in favor of legalizing marijuana when the issue is framed as a revenue-enhancement tool for state governments. Regardless of how the question is asked, 53% of Americans living in the West -- encompassing California, where the issue could be on the ballot in 2010 -- support legalization."

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