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DENVER - Supporters of a marijuana legalization initiative in Denver postponed their plans to put up a billboard that would suggest domestic violence rates can be reduced by supporting the initiative.
A blank billboard is all that resides in the spot where the sign was supposed to be posted Monday.
The planned advertisement angered Denver City Council members as well as experts in domestic violence issues.
Supporters rallied in front of a Denver Police station to get their message out. The rally coincided with the start of early voting in Colorado.
The group says it stands by its claim that legalization of a small amount of marijuana would keep Denver safer.
Backlash against the group came because they were planning ads to say, "Reduce family and community violence in Denver. Vote yes on I-100."
Supporters maintain that by legalizing marijuana, alcohol use and abuse will be reduced. They say that will lead to a drop in crimes associated with alcohol abuse.
The initiative would legalize the limited possession of an ounce of marijuana in Denver. If it passes it would still go against federal rules, which prohibit the possession of any amount of marijuana.
I-100 supporters have not made a final decision on how to proceed with the billboard. The group plans to make a decision by Wednesday.
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