DAVIS, Calif. - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says it's time for a debate on whether to legalize and tax marijuana — though he says he's not supporting the idea.
The Republican governor, whose term in office expires at the end of next year, was asked about the idea of treating pot like alcohol at an appearance in northern California on Tuesday.
"No, I don't think it's time for that, but I think it's time for a debate," he said. "And I think we ought to study very carefully what other countries are doing that have legalized marijuana and other drugs, what effect it had on those countries, and are they happy with that decision."...