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It'd be better if they had legalized heroin. It doesn't smell like crap.
I'm not joking.
Umm, I'll take your word for it? Other smells are much more offensive, like the Purina plant or the heavy cattle smell before it snows. At least wafting marijuana smoke goes away quickly, plus it doesn't come with the much higher societal and personal costs associated with heroin.
Definitely agree on that bartonizer - all of it. I over exaggerate 'every street corner'. Maybe every other. Ha!
I totally agree with the principal and no you aren't going to smell it, generally. However, we live in an area with swamp coolers. My neighbor (moved) was a chronic, 7:20 -7:20 and all :20's in between. Plenty of battles on who's rights were more important - his use or us having to smell his use. Luckily, I also have central air.
Aside from the personal rights perspective (which we totally agree on - what you do in your own home is your business), the taxation thing really annoys me. As a non-user (ex), I probably would have voted pro if I didn't see what was happening first hand with MedMJ being wholesaled onto the streets (I know a guy who is paying his mortgage with this scam - probably sells to minors too). Maybe this is the 'tarnish' I'm actually resenting - getting roshambo'd by our representatives isn't exactly enhancing CO's reputation, especially other non-users looking to move here.
Nice discussion - have a good one!
Yep, good discussion. I know what you're saying- and agree that the state sends conflicting messages- in a way, it encourages black market sales through its tax structure, and by having ways to sidestep paying the taxes. Basically, having a medical card is like having a deep discount card, and many use the personal allotment for growing as a a way to make money on the side. Interestingly enough, WA's system is totally different and takes those loopholes into account- a middleman is required, and growers are completely separated from retail. I'm not into the scene, but it seems like there are a lot more controls in place.
It will be interesting to watch how the rules evolve over time, that's for sure.
I would say I have always found Colorado, to be one of the most beautiful states. Other than that I think Colorado and the rest of the USA, have much more pressing matters than Pot. Matters and serious problems that are neglected, and just plain not dealth with. Yet Pot seems to make it to the top of the list. Seems very strange and I'm sure the world wondered, let alone other Americans. Still if I wanted to visit Colorado I would and all the business about Pot, would make absolutely no difference to me.
That's the beauty of 'the experiments of the states'...we can see Colorado benefiting
and growing a huge base of young, idealistic and smart young people, and perhaps,
some of the other states will learn from this and take it to heart.
For, as a wise woman once said, "I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside. Give them a sense of pride to make it easier. Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be!"
I would say definitely enhanced. It gives Colorado global fame beyond "mountains and ski slopes", and even for those who don't use cannabis (like myself), the state is a draw for being open-minded enough to make the legal leap which should've happened long ago.
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