[Wolfie]

Canadian Police are fighting for their jobs, that's all. In certain parts of Canada, they can't even enforce possession laws because the people won't stand for it. Its been de-facto legalized in B.C., for example. The whole "dangerous grow house" gambit is just the latest in a dying cause.

[HELLRAISER II]

I don't know if you remember or not but Dan Rather had a special back about 5 years ago called the "Pot Of Gold". The little town I live in was featured as was our local Sheriff, our town had a bad reputation for growing dope. So what did they do, the state of Georgia formed 2 Task forces to patrol our county & told our local law enforcement they were coming and they better stay out of their way. Most people don't realize the money involved with this big business on both sides of the law.

[usurper]

Canadian Police are fighting for their jobs, that's all. In certain parts of Canada, they can't even enforce possession laws because the people won't stand for it. Its been de-facto legalized in B.C., for example. The whole "dangerous grow house" gambit is just the latest in a dying cause.

Only partially true, the real losers in all this has been property owners. The people who are growing large commercial amounts rarely own the house and are leasing or renting. They come in, knock down walls, rip out carpet and basically trash the house. Once the harvest is complete they simply split leaving the landowner to repair the property. The insurance companies have taken notice and are increasing rates on everyone.

[philman_36]

The whole "dangerous grow house" gambit is just the latest in a dying cause.
Exactly how I read it. Another "tired tactic" and now they've got
Growers are increasingly buying homes, and in some cases entire blocks are devoted to the lucrative business.
What are the real estate peole mad about? Sounds like they would welcome the sales.
And insurance rates "could" go up, not "will".
Trial balloon.

And a thought...
Police say there are at least 50,000 houses in Canada that are now used exclusively to grow marijuana...
Is this "guesstimation" or fact? If the police know the number of houses being used why are they still allowed to function? Shouldn't they be closing them down in the "war effort"?
It sounds as if they're saying "We know they're there, but we aren't going to do anything besides bitch about 'em".