[mlassoff]

I'm sorry-- but if you travel some place just to smoke week-- you're a loser. Even though I think It should be legalized, I think I'll pass on this plan on ethical grounds. Pot isn't without it's risks and it certainly hasn't enhanced the success of anyone who smokes it.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

i'm sorry-- but if you travel some place just to smoke week-- you're a loser. Even though i think it should be legalized, i think i'll pass on this plan on ethical grounds. Pot isn't without it's risks and it certainly hasn't enhanced the success of anyone who smokes it.

+1.

[CLees]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I'm sorry-- but if you travel some place just to smoke week-- you're a loser. Even though I think It should be legalized, I think I'll pass on this plan on ethical grounds. Pot isn't without it's risks and it certainly hasn't enhanced the success of anyone who smokes it.

Thats a very unfair and incorrect opinion. Many who smoke weed say it assists them with creative thinking and others say it helps them fight stress, depression, and anxiety. These are all good things for people who work, so it's not only good for lazy do-nothings

[Wilton2ParkAve]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

i'm sorry-- but if you travel some place just to smoke week-- you're a loser. Even though i think it should be legalized, i think i'll pass on this plan on ethical grounds. Pot isn't without it's risks and it certainly hasn't enhanced the success of anyone who smokes it.

+420

[mrgmrg]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I'm sorry-- but if you travel some place just to smoke week-- you're a loser. Even though I think It should be legalized, I think I'll pass on this plan on ethical grounds. Pot isn't without it's risks and it certainly hasn't enhanced the success of anyone who smokes it.

Agreed. Hilarious at the thought of one poster that the weed tourists will visit the Yale galleries and Mystic. Have they seen the people traveling to and even moving to Colorado because of its weed policies? I doubt they are art or shipbuilding aficionadi.

[Mr_250]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I'm sorry-- but if you travel some place just to smoke week-- you're a loser. Even though I think It should be legalized, I think I'll pass on this plan on ethical grounds. Pot isn't without it's risks and it certainly hasn't enhanced the success of anyone who smokes it.

This made me spit out my coffee. Hilarious!

I don't know about anyone else, but the last thing we need is more "hispters" (not even sure what they are), but they remind me a rich kids who just live off of their mom and dads money.

[CLees]

Originally Posted by Mr_250

This made me spit out my coffee. Hilarious!

I don't know about anyone else, but the last thing we need is more "hispters" (not even sure what they are), but they remind me a rich kids who just live off of their mom and dads money.

So just to clarify : If you smoke a lot of weed, embrace weed culture, and/or are a "hipster", your money is no good here? K, duly noted..

Btw, the basis of hipster culture(outside of those who dress like it to be trendy) is to shun conformity and protest swaths of large corporate development. True hipsters appreciate the arts, shop at small businesses, and appreciate and try to preserve natural beauty. I believe CT has an abundance of all of these things and many people out of state (and seemingly many within) dont realize this.

[STB1220]

Originally Posted by CLees

So just to clarify : If you smoke a lot of weed and/or are a "hipster", your money is no good here? K, duly noted..

Btw, the basis of hipster culture(outside of those who dress like it to be trendy) is to shun conformity and protest swaths of large corporate development. True hipsters appreciate the arts, shop at small businesses, and appreciate and try to preserve natural beauty. I believe CT has an abundance of all of these things and many people out of state (and seemingly many within) dont realize this.

It's those sentiments Mr_250 expressed that keeps most of us (18-24 yos) from coming to visit/live in CT. CT has PLENTY of kids who live off their parents' money.

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I think assuming all 18-24 year olds are potheads, and that, the ability to smoke pot versus the expansion of opportunity and entry level jobs is at fault is errant. Sorry.

Many of us prefer both options, however, the latter is a problem for most. I can't even count how many of my peers will hold out to pass that drug test, then resume. It would be wrong to assume you cannot have the best of both worlds, as I know plenty of professionals who indulge.

Sincerely,

An 18-24 year old attending college in Connecticut with prospects of leaving.

[Mr_250]

Originally Posted by CLees

So just to clarify : If you smoke a lot of weed and/or are a "hipster", your money is no good here? K, duly noted..

Btw, the basis of hipster culture(outside of those who dress like it to be trendy) is to shun conformity and protest swaths of large corporate development. True hipsters appreciate the arts, shop at small businesses, and appreciate and try to preserve natural beauty. I believe CT has an abundance of all of these things and many people out of state (and seemingly many within) dont realize this.

They must hate it here, in CT we give large corporations "free money" to build large corporate headquarters 3miles down the road from eachother. Seems like the opposite of what hipsters stand for. I'm JK, thank you for explaining the definition because in all reality I was a bit confused.

On your first point, it's not the fact that their money is no good here because all money is green. It just seems (to me and I could be wrong) that since they shun "corporate" America that these are going to be the first at the occupy wall street rallies. I'm all good with the "hipster" culture and I appreciate, but looking at Art and saving the trees don't pay the bills. As much as they might bring new culture in to an area, the fact is that since they (and I hate blanket statements because I bet some/most are extremely educated) are not creating businesses and paying taxes/fair share they just end up feeling more like a burden i.e. Detroit I know is a very popular Hipster retreat and that City is in terrible shape. Again, I could be wrong and I probably am, but that's they way I see it.

BTW, the hipster culture sounds interesting. I could relate (somewhat) I play drums (20+ years), I love the outdoors (hunt, fish) and I shop at local/small businesses over chain stores. However, I am not even close to a hipster. I dip, hunt.fish, drive a gas guzzling truck and believe in capitalism. So, I did not mean any disrespect, but in the end legalizing pot in hopes that it will attract tourist is just not very realistic in my mind. Having it legal in CT and hopes to gain tax revenue NOW THAT I could get behind.

Sidenote: We'll see how the 4 grow houses in CT do. That will give a good indication.

[mlassoff]

Connecticut... Still Revolutionary.

Come enjoy the sites of colonial Connecticut. Walk the same quaint natural landscapes as the very first Americans. Wander through the museums and libraries at Yale University... Roll a fat spliff and enjoy the Thimble Islands cruise or Ride the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat... Got the Munchies? A foodies paradise, Connecticut. When the [mary jane] smoke clears inhale deep. Is that world famous New Haven Pizza? Or maybe satisfy your hunger at Liberty Lunch where they invented the hamburger. Maybe a quaint bed and breakfast is more your style? Enjoy the beautiful Litchfield Hills. Have a Toke in Thomaston. Take in a Roach in Royawton. Fly a kite on the New Haven Green-- Or just be as high as one. It's all up to you, when you, and your pot, come to Connecticut... Still Revolutionary.