As more than half of the states in the United States allow for the medical use of marijuana, voters in the District of Columbia, Oregon, and Alaska will be voting in November for the legalization of the recreational drug.

The present ban on the drug was imposed by Congress 40 years ago.

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The three states have already allowed for the medical use of Marijuana, and now, they are soon to vote on removing penalties for its recreational youth.

According to the New York Times Editorial Board, since Oregon, Alaska, and the District of Columbia have already approved the medical use of the drug, it only makes sense that they take the next step.

The three states have started a movement called "Yes to Marijuana Ballot Measures" in an effort to push for the drug's legalization.

D.C. is suggesting the removal of any criminal and civil penalties involved in the use and possession of pot. The state is also proposing that residents ages 21 and above be allowed to cultivate marijuana plants.

Oregon has "Measure 91," which stipulates that the Oregon Liquor Control Commission must handle the drug's regulation and tax review, wherein the tax of US$10 will be levied on marijuana leaves and US$35 for its flowers.

 In Alaska, residents are already permitted to own and grow pot in their homes. Now, the state wants to create a Marijuana Control Board, which will regulate the taxes on marijuana sales for US$50 per ounce.

Meanwhile, Rick Steves, a famous American travel writer and guide, who is a proponent of marijuana legalization, has lent his support to the cause and has been part of several public speaking events aimed at convincing more people to back pot-legalization.

According to Steves, although he is not "pro-marijuana" he is "anti-prohibition," which was why he is pushing for revocation of the pot-ban in the three states.

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