Oregon Live has news about a petition in Portland that looks to change Marijuana laws in Oregon. Here's the gist of the article:

Starting today, signature gatherers will ask Portland residents to put a law on next year's ballot decriminalizing possession of as much as an ounce of marijuana.

It's a weird request, as possessing that much pot is already decriminalized statewide. Oregon was the first state to decriminalize a little dope, way back in 1973. Having a little marijuana is now a civil violation, like speeding, punishable by a $500 to $1,000 fine.

Other Oregon pot fanciers want to move way beyond removing penalties. They're aiming for a 2010 ballot measure to legally sell marijuana through Oregon liquor stores, taxing the sales for state revenue -- a law that, if passed, guarantees a war with the federal government.

I've got a few friends in Portland, I'm sure they'll be signing the petition, if they can find it. I'd love to see a war with the Federal Government, they need to realize that we mean business and this is no joke and Marijuana shouldn't be scheduled with crack and ecstasy!