Euthanasia, marijuana and the new state: for what else was voted by the Americans
November 8 in the US chose not only the President: on this day, the residents of the state spoke on various issues of concern. Just submitted to vote of 156 issues from the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes until the abolition of slavery.
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MOSCOW, November 9 — RIA Novosti. The presidential race in the U.S.: the majority of votes was received by Donald trump. However, on 8 November in the United States chose not only the head of state: the day the inhabitants of the country spoke on a variety of issues. Only the vote was passed by 156 suggestions, from the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes until the abolition of slavery.
Elections to the House of representatives was more predictable than presidential. Vote counting continues, but the Republicans already have the necessary number of seats to control the lower house. Previously, experts have stated that the party will retain its majority in both houses of Parliament. It’s like the only the forecast come true.
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results of the elections in the U.S. Congress
51-I’m a star
In the US, you may receive the 51st state: the majority of the residents of the district of Columbia (which includes Washington) voted to change the administrative status. However, their decision should be supported by both houses of Parliament and the President.
The last time new States appeared in the country in 1959 — then the status was granted to Alaska and Hawaii.
The right to die
The right of the terminally ill to euthanasia is one of the most hotly debated issues throughout the world. On 8 November, the decision was made by the people of the state of Colorado. It is already known that the program “death with dignity” was supported by most Americans. Colorado became the sixth state where permitted voluntary withdrawal from the life of terminally ill patients.
The right can be used by people over the age of 18, the diagnosis of which is confirmed by independent experts, and in the case that they needed to live no more than six months.
The legalization of marijuana
Whether to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes was decided in the States of Arizona, Nevada, California, Massachusetts and Maine. The question of legalization for medical purposes stood before the residents of Florida, North Dakota, Arkansas and Montana. The counting of votes continues at the moment, but we can say that most residents of California and Massachusetts were in favor of legalization.
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A tax on sugar
In the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and Albany decided whether an additional tax on drinks with high sugar content.
So power struggle with the epidemic of obesity and attendant diseases.
Producers of sugary drinks are opposed to the bill that predictable.
The end of slavery
Slavery in USA was abolished in 1863, however, the local laws of the state of Colorado still allow the use of forced labor as punishment for serious crimes. This is another question submitted to the vote of 8 November.
Condoms for porn actors
The people of California voted for the bill on the mandatory use of condoms while shooting adult films. Under the bill, the pornography will also have to pay for the examination and vaccination of artists. At the moment, most state residents opposed the restrictions.