PHOENIX — A trial judge today ordered a change in how Secretary of State Michele Reagan is describing to voters the effects of a measure to legalize marijuana.
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge James Blomo rejected arguments that Reagan was factually correct when she said that the drug would be available only to those "over 21.” Assistant Attorney General James Driscoll-Maceachron told the judge that "over 21” can mean the same thing as being 21 or older.
"I guess I disagree with that,” Blomo responded, saying it runs contrary to a plain understanding of the English language.
"If I hear you have to be over 21, that means 22,” he said. Blomo, in his ruling, called the language "clearly misleading,” as the measure would allow anyone at least 21 to buy and use the drug.
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Maricopa County Superior Court Judge James Blomo rejected arguments that Reagan was factually correct when she said that the drug would be available only to those "over 21.” Assistant Attorney General James Driscoll-Maceachron told the judge that "over 21” can mean the same thing as being 21 or older.
"I guess I disagree with that,” Blomo responded, saying it runs contrary to a plain understanding of the English language.
"If I hear you have to be over 21, that means 22,” he said. Blomo, in his ruling, called the language "clearly misleading,” as the measure would allow anyone at least 21 to buy and use the drug.
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