Washington, after privatizing its liquor sales, thus removing finite control over what gets sold for how much in this state from the government, has made another progressive move.

Tonight the results are in, and they say legalize pot and and same-sex marriage. I can only hope this will push us in the right direction, even if there may be issues with the laws themselves.

Also, its my birthday.

AS of 11:50PM Pacific:
Referendum Measure No. 74 Concerns marriage for same-sex couples
Candidate Vote Vote %
Approved 977,369 51.79%
Rejected 909,725 48.21%
Total Votes 1,887,094 100%
http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/.....x-couples.html

Initiative Measure No. 502 Concerns marijuana
Candidate Vote Vote %
Yes 1,056,355 55.44%
No 848,919 44.56%
Total Votes 1,905,274 100%
http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/.....marijuana.html

Discuss the ramifications and the rest of the election!