[Bps401]

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[Bps401]

Originally Posted by Irish4evr

Research Alaska...a state I am somewhat familiar with...they now have recreational marijuana and low and behold the next thing they learn is that there is outside influence attempting to gain a foot hold...But those old boys aren't quite as backward as they might appear...

Check out Maine...another "outsider" hotspot ! All the states you referenced are fairly new to the "recreational" game and dont have the inherent issues that Nevada has....and I would probably bet...not a comparable political influence similar to this state.

I referenced the lack of a state lottery here...think about it.

I have a grandson that attends college up in Denver. He and three buddies came down to Vegas to visit...his car has Colorado tags...They got stopped three times enroute...no ticket...just a routine stop....coincidence you say ....not !

Originally Posted by Irish4evr

It won't be the kid from Utah that has the problem...but the kid headed from Nevada or California headed up to BrianHead to hang out...might have one. Many of the arguments against legalization could, to some, seem frivolous ...almost a "red herring" if you wish...however regardless of how this plays out...It might be a longer process from ballot to street than you imagine.

I almost wish it would pass...so then when the reality hits and the political wrangling begins and the...."not in my backyard" starts.....I can say..."I told you so"....only time will tell !

Originally Posted by Irish4evr

And that is the moral to this story...except before the "state" ever sees a dime...there is the grower, transporter, well connected vendor, and local city/county pounds of flesh...and that pie is only so big. After all that profit sharing...that ounce of weed would probably only be affordable to the Fortune 500 guy...

Then enters that slight "cash only" basis opening the door to a whole lot of questionable business practice...

I am trying to be polite here, but I think the average reader gets the drift ! I wonder if some of those advocating approval are not confusing decriminalization verses legal recreational use...totally different conversation !

My goodness you speak in fear mongering generalizations with absolutely nothing factual to back it up with.

[Irish4evr]

Originally Posted by Bps401

My goodness you speak in fear mongering generalizations with absolutely nothing factual to back it up with.

Google is your friend....it's not my position to fear monger ....just go into this with both eyes open...no more..no less !

[Grumpypotpie]

Originally Posted by Irish4evr

Google is your friend....it's not my position to fear monger ....just go into this with both eyes open...no more..no less !

When it passes in California it will open the floodgates to Federal legalization anyway.

[unf0rgiven6262]

Originally Posted by Irish4evr

I find it interesting when these one hit wonders come along supporting legalization and immediately resort to personal attacks. At the current time there are very many, very successful people not in favor of this proposition...to include many state leaders. Do you include the governor and attorney general in your broad opinion of those opposed ?

I will repeat one more time...medical marijuana passed in this state in 2000...it only took 15 years to come to fruition...

Regarding crossing state lines ....ask Utah and Nebraska if there is not a Colorado overflow problem...this situation without Federal backing is pitting one state against another.

I personally have no problem what so ever with the medical aspect, however and until those other clearly obvious issues regarding banking, etc are not clarified, I will vote NO...and in reality not get too excited even if it were to pass....fifteen years is a long time !

Just like the other guy who's worried about drug tests, why in the world would you expect banks to partake before it's legalized? What's the point of putting the cart before the horse? It's a plant folks. It's not even deserving of half the drama this country has gone through over it.

[Irish4evr]

Originally Posted by Grumpypotpie

When it passes in California it will open the floodgates to Federal legalization anyway.

I heard that same thing about a state lottery back in 1984..."Once it's approved in California...it's only a matter of time for Nevada"......hummmm....still waiting !

[Irish4evr]

Originally Posted by unf0rgiven6262

Just like the other guy who's worried about drug tests, why in the world would you expect banks to partake before it's legalized? What's the point of putting the cart before the horse? It's a plant folks. It's not even deserving of half the drama this country has gone through over it.

Well how about those places already legalized...how come the banking thing is still a problem in those places ....maybe a little concern over the FDIC/Federal thingy...maybe

[BBMW]

The same could be said about Opium/Heroin. It's a processed plant extract. And Cocaine also.

At some point we're going to have to either give up on the "War on Drugs" in it's entirety, or go thermonuclear. In the end, it's likely to be the former.

Originally Posted by unf0rgiven6262

It's a plant folks. It's not even deserving of half the drama this country has gone through over it.

[crabtrees]

Originally Posted by Irish4evr

I heard that same thing about a state lottery back in 1984..."Once it's approved in California...it's only a matter of time for Nevada"......hummmm....still waiting !

What is your fascination with the state lottery? Who gives a crap? haha. Why would Nevada spend tax money on a state lottery when you can already gamble anywhere you want? I don't have any stats or anything, but given Nevada's special circumstances and reliance on casino gaming, it's probably the only state in the country that would lose money by hosting a lottery. All this Dr. Sues, metaphorical judgment day talk is insane. You remind me of my super conservative, republican, religious 90 year old grandma who lives in the mid-west. Time to build a bomb shelter under the house because Jesus hates Obama and Satan is funding all the weed legalization measures hahaha. Good lord. Everything is going to be alright. It's exciting though...only 6 days left until our country goes through some major changes.

[timothyaw]

Originally Posted by Grumpypotpie

How many people are applying for jobs like this? It sounds like you're referring to jobs that require a security clearance of some sort. There are plenty of well-paying jobs where you not only do not get asked these questions, but you also do not get a pre-employment drug screen.

I'm currently applying for jobs like this. Most of the upper level type jobs do require a criminal background check AND a drug screen. So yes it will affect how employers see Nevada.