If nothing else, pot legalization initiatives in 2012 have produced serious buzz

With now less than a week to go before election day, the mainstream media is starting to discuss more broadly the possibility that one or more state will legalize marijuana.  Here is just a sampling of some of the notable recent media stories from outside the trio of states (Colorado, Oregon, Washington) in which voters are soon to have their say on state pot prohibition:

• From Governing magazine here, “Marijuana Legalization Close to Passage in Two States”

• From NPR’s On Point here, “Marijuana On The Ballot”

• From The Washington Times here, “Governor fights legalizing of pot in Colorado: Prohibition would be lifted”

UPDATE:  This new AP story provides more interesting marijuana reform food for thought. It is headlined “Mexican think tank says Colorado, Washington, Oregon pot legalization would cut cartel profit.”