"Is that really on the ballot?" asked another man.
"Yes, it is," I assured him. "Measure 19 will make it legal in California to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. You can vote to legalize pot on Tuesday."
"It's true," said a woman. "I heard about it."
"Holy sh*t!" exclaimed another man. "How can I find out where to vote?"
"Call the County Clerk," I replied. "The Elections Department." I turned to a big man with a chain tattooed around his neck. "You can even vote if you're a former felon," I said, "as long as you've completed your parole and you're registered to vote." He looked grateful.
I was quickly mobbed by people asking questions about voting, polling places, and what the measure would do. "Does the ounce include stems and seeds?" a young man asked.
I had to get out of there quickly.
My work here was done.
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