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To: Mariner

I’m for legalization, especially for personal growth and use.

Unfortunately, the temptation for government to treat MJ as a huge new revenue source seems irresistable. The taxes are likely to be so high that they will encourage a substantial black market to undercut the legal stuff. That’s stupid policy.


3 posted on 07/28/2018 7:49:33 AM PDT by Pearls Before Swine ("It's always a party when you're eating the seed corn.")
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To: Pearls Before Swine
I’m for legalization, especially for personal growth and use. Unfortunately, the temptation for government to treat MJ as a huge new revenue source seems irresistable. The taxes are likely to be so high that they will encourage a substantial black market to undercut the legal stuff. That’s stupid policy.

Of my four acquaintances using personal marijuana, one (who did not go on oxygen) died—likely of other "substance-use". Of two that went on oxygen, one died last month. Another, who suffered a miscarriage, hasn't spoken to me since I showed the study connecting the two.

9 posted on 07/28/2018 8:01:51 AM PDT by Does so (No mention of "Brown Shirts" on this page?)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Weed is free to cheap in Oregon. You can spend big bucks on derivatives, paraphernalia, grow lights if you want, but weed is like zucchini.


20 posted on 07/28/2018 8:19:06 AM PDT by gundog (Hail to the Chief, bitches.)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

“I’m for legalization, especially for personal growth and use.”

OK, as soon as you come with a plan to support the millions that would do nothing but smoke dope for the rest of their lives once it was legal.


22 posted on 07/28/2018 8:24:44 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Liberals can kiss my bitter clingers!)
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To: Pearls Before Swine
"The taxes are likely to be so high that they will encourage a substantial black market to undercut the legal stuff."

Already happening in Oregon...plus regulations.

36 posted on 07/28/2018 8:46:59 AM PDT by goodnesswins (White Privilege EQUALS Self Control & working 50-80 hrs/wk for 40 years!)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

I seriously doubt that this illegally grown pot is being legally sold anywhere.

This is being sold without ANY taxes being collected. BET ON IT.


54 posted on 07/28/2018 9:57:18 AM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Nope. They’ll just do the same as with alcohol and make it illegal to make on your own.

Er...

/s

I would be more supportive of legalization efforts if our “authorities” were not so hypocritical.


55 posted on 07/28/2018 10:13:17 AM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus-)
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