Florida's Amendment 3 was defeated Tuesday, as it garnered just 55.9% support — 4% short of the 60% supermajority required for it to pass as an amendment to that state's constitution.
The amendment, which would've permitted people over 21 to procure recreational marijuana at existing medical marijuana dispensaries, was the most expensive ballot measure in the country.
Luckily, enough voters considered the harmful implications of legalizing recreational marijuana to prevent this amendment from being added to Florida's constitution. Family values and public safety are more important than encouraging an increase in drug use.