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Rock Defender [52]
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The real winner from yesterday
Nov 9, 2016, 1:31 PM
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Recreational Marijuana
It's now legal for over 20% of the US population. California going green may be the last stem to fall before nationwide decriminalization. The $5 billion plus they expect annually in tax revenue will likely be too tempting for the rest of the country to pass on.
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Oculus Spirit [79210]
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I've got two different takes on this...
Nov 9, 2016, 1:52 PM
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First of all, I expect the South, and particularly South Carolina to be the last to adopt. On one hand, you've got people like the Pickens County sheriff, who can rake in a bunch of money through search and seizures, etc. They love the fact that it's illegal, and want to see it remain that way. There also seems to still be a large contingent of people in small towns who buy into the reefer madness B.S.
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There's also a fairly big contingent of good ole boys and girls who have enjoyed it for years. Grow it, smoke it, DGAF. They are the people the police prey on. I dunno if there's enough of them to make a difference.
Either way, at the very least medical marijuana needs to be available in every state. I can understand opposing recreational...I think the reasoning is stupid, you know the whole "I WILL NOT HAVE MY KIDS EXPOSED TO THIS" crowd. But you deserve a shovel to the face if you oppose medical marijuana for cancer patients and other people who could benefit.
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CU Medallion [54758]
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I've got three
Nov 9, 2016, 1:56 PM
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1. Puff 2. Puff 3. Give
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Scout Team [159]
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Re: I've got two different takes on this...
Nov 9, 2016, 2:43 PM
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My wife has MS....we've been married over 10 years. I'll be ###### if a law will keep me from helping her sleep at night when her legs are "on fire". Glad to see we are moving in the right direction....but I know SC will be the last to adopt because of the religious right.
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Rock Defender [52]
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Depends on what stance Trump takes on it.
Nov 9, 2016, 2:50 PM
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60% of Americans support legalization. Might be a small way for him to attempt to broaden his base.
Or he could appoint Rudy Giuliani or Chris Christie as AG and royally fark it up for MJ advocates.
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110%er [8243]
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Easiest way to keep rapists and murderers from crossing
Nov 9, 2016, 3:01 PM
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the border is to legalize marijuana.
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Scout Team [159]
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Re: Easiest way to keep rapists and murderers from crossing
Nov 9, 2016, 3:04 PM
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Goes to show the farce the war on drugs in. I say legalize it and tax the crap out of it. Weed is way better than booze anyway.
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Re: I've got two different takes on this...
Nov 9, 2016, 2:54 PM
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"I WILL NOT HAVE MY KIDS EXPOSED TO THIS."
While they buy a carton of cancer sticks and a suitcase of Budweiser. Blows my mind.
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Oculus Spirit [79210]
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Yeah, when I look at the comments, most of the staunch
Nov 9, 2016, 3:37 PM
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anti-marijuana people seem to be the ones who are about 2-3 years away from a rascal scooter, and it ain't because they're old.
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Cali, Nevada, Mass and Maine right?
Nov 9, 2016, 2:46 PM
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it lost in Arizona
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Rock Defender [52]
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Correct. AZ will likely legalize next time around.
Nov 9, 2016, 3:06 PM
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California, Nevada, and Colorado's proximity will change public perception.
Or bring about a wave of ads similar to my favorite lottery ad from the late 90's. "Here in Georgia, we looooooove South Carolina"
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Hall of Famer [24245]
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im only 2 hours from Nevada. nice***
Nov 9, 2016, 4:32 PM
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Oculus Spirit [93148]
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I'm as conservative and dry as a cotton fart.
Nov 9, 2016, 3:43 PM
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I really want to see pot become legal. I wish the Federal Gov would change federal laws which make in illegal. I want to see those who have been imprisoned over selling pot to be freed.
I have a dream but it it's not pot induced.
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All-In [39020]
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Honestly shocked it wasn't on more ballots.
Nov 9, 2016, 4:39 PM
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I know much of the country is in the dark, but a few clever ads that point out that our problems with infrastructure, education, transportation and a host of other ills would be drastically alleviated with the tax revenue should be enough to get 51% on board.
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Legend [17019]
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The fountain at the Bellagio just got more entertaining.***
Nov 9, 2016, 7:22 PM
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