2014 is the year the nation starts to deal with legal marijuana , John McCain says . He writes that other states will follow what happens in California , more closely . If , however , the experiences in those states are negative -- implementation goes awry , programs become cost-inefficient or public health concerns arise -- the movement will stumble . Hudak : Organized advocacy groups took debate out of dorm room to policy makers . He says groups will help states with implementation , crucial for success .
2014 is the year the nation starts to deal with legal marijuana , John McCain says . He writes that other states will follow what happens in California , more closely . Hudak : Organized advocacy groups took debate out of dorm room to policy makers . He says groups will help states with implementation , crucial for success .