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It seems they collected less that third of what they thought. Why am I not surprised?
Voters legalized retail marijuana (pot for everyone, not just medical patients) in 2012. And they were told the state wouldpull in $33.5 million from two new taxes in the first six months of 2014. It turns out, the projections were way off.
Even if they met expectations, the ratings agencies said the impact on the state's economy would be minimal. So, I'm not sure what difference it makes.
Neither is physically addictive, and neither will kill you or drive you to a life of crime, both can be used to cook with and both have their healthy qualities.
Seriously. The Mr. Mackey approach of "drugs are bad mmmkay" and that's all there is to it, isn't going to cut it with me. Are there drugs that are more dangerous than others? Sure. However; cannabis, while certainly not completely harmless, is a lot safer alternative than a lot of substances legal or otherwise.
Correct. One of the main arguments for legalization is the simple fact that we have products on the market that are far more harmful yet they are legal, laws should have at least some common sense and logic behind them. That said pot has shown that it does have uses for several medical conditions, for example many Chemo patients would prefer to use it to regain their appetite since it does not have the harsh effects some drugs would have and many people simply do not want to take another drug. Not to mention the fact that pot is a Natural product whereas many drugs are synthetic and hence has it's own health risks involved, some very serious.
Correct. One of the main arguments for legalization is the simple fact that we have products on the market that are far more harmful yet they are legal, laws should have at least some common sense and logic behind them. That said pot has shown that it does have uses for several medical conditions, for example many Chemo patients would prefer to use it to regain their appetite since it does not have the harsh effects some drugs would have and many people simply do not want to take another drug. Not to mention the fact that pot is a Natural product whereas many drugs are synthetic and hence has it's own health risks involved, some very serious.
You're preaching to the choir regarding its medicinal value. Perhaps those on here who are passionate about it remaining illegal work for an industry that lobbies for continued prohibition? I can't for the life of me figure out why folks are so against people having alternative medicinal options and must be limited to Big Pharma crap?
1. The tax revenue argument was used to dupe people into voting for the legalization
2. There are expenses relates to the legalization, and if those expenses exceed the revenues, then the tax payers are actually in the hole over this thing
1. The tax revenue argument was used to dupe people into voting for the legalization
The tax revenue is very real. Your article equates revised estimates to "missing money."
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2. There are expenses relates to the legalization, and if those expenses exceed the revenues, then the tax payers are actually in the hole over this thing
Taxpayers will get refunds if there's surplus. No data suggests a funding gap for any aspect of legalization.
You're obviously very concerned about marijuana legalization.
I don't think lying and linking to misleading articles is helping your cause.
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1. The tax revenue argument was used to dupe people into voting for the legalization
2. There are expenses relates to the legalization, and if those expenses exceed the revenues, then the tax payers are actually in the hole over this thing
you and that article are leaving out a big piece of the picture, and that is how many jobs were created by the legal pot industry..
hundreds of jobs from.
bud tenders.
drip irrigation systems.
electricians to install and maintain grow systems..
rented shop space..
growing containers sales.
an assortment of electronic system sales.
paraphernalia sales papers, pipe, bongs..
rift chip sales..
a lot of people benefit from pot being legal.. its a win win for all, except the for the pharmaceuticals, alcohol companies, privatized prison industry...
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I can't for the life of me figure out why folks are so against people having alternative medicinal options and must be limited to Big Pharma crap?
