The debate about Proposition 19 should therefore focus on issues other than any budgetary impacts.

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Our Administration opposed Proposition 19 and was joined by a number of political figures, including candidates for governor and U.S. Senate.

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Finally, the RAND report raises a powerful counter to the arguments made by proponents of Proposition 19, namely that legalizing marijuana would result in increased consumption of the drug.

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