Marijuana, has anyone got a clue?

[farmaholic]

Then let's not do things that perpetuate the cycle.

[sumdumguy]

Google, “Phoenix Tears, the original Farm. “

[blackpowder]

Starting to agree with hobbyfarmer.
Govts will lose money.
Use as prescribed. Or as you would whiskey.
Aint gonna stop it now.
And u dont neccessarily have to smoke the shit to use it.

My neighbor was allowed to eat the last months of his life because of it. Opened my eyes.

50 years ago we self medicated with alcohol for various reasons. Still do.
I've seen lifes badly affected from severe anxiety, depression etc.
Agree that a hangover-less self treatment could lead to over medicating. Lol

[Braveheart]

I agree with Casered, there is a lot of "reefer madness" on here. But everyone needs to calm down because the reality is, not much will change.

The "users" of weed won't use anymore than they are now, and in fact will still buy from the suppliers they've had for years. It will no doubt be cheaper. The new customers, people like me, will frequent stores for the occasional hit (my birthday 2 days after legalization will rock). Plus, I don't smoke or like smoke so quality edibles might be my thing (guumie bears, yay!).

As for driving high concerns, weed has been around here in abundance for decades. I've never heard of a buzzed accident or arrest. Policing concerns are that segment crying for more cash IMO.

The biggest concern I have is access to the US after Oct 17. We live by the border and cross frequently for parts, Dairy Queen, pizza and the best fried chicken. Marijuana in the US is illegal federally and they could look at every Canadian as a potential drug user which at the border could now be a problem.

[the big wheel]

I agree with Casered, there is a lot of "reefer madness" on here. But everyone needs to calm down because the reality is, not much will change.

The "users" of weed won't use anymore than they are now, and in fact will still buy from the suppliers they've had for years. It will no doubt be cheaper. The new customers, people like me, will frequent stores for the occasional hit (my birthday 2 days after legalization will rock). Plus, I don't smoke or like smoke so quality edibles might be my thing (guumie bears, yay!).

As for driving high concerns, weed has been around here in abundance for decades. I've never heard of a buzzed accident or arrest. Policing concerns are that segment crying for more cash IMO.

The biggest concern I have is access to the US after Oct 17. We live by the border and cross frequently for parts, Dairy Queen, pizza and the best fried chicken. Marijuana in the US is illegal federally and they could look at every Canadian as a potential drug user which at the border could now be a problem.

There is a difference between someone benefitting from it medically and an all out free for all.

It is a fact it does fry young brains and no doubt the more it's available the more young people will use it. That's the biggest concern.

As far. As accidents I have more than one rcmp friend that will tell you otherwise. Rarely gets checked in many accidents if you don't have reason to suspect.

If I know someone is a drug user they don't work for me. If I find out later they get let go. I can't fool around waiting for that atoned day to happen where my combine gets rolled or driven into someone or something

Prohibition never works yes because ther are never serious enough consequences
Local drug dealers didn't mind going to court only to get a 200 dollar fine and then make a 5,000 dollar deal outside the courthouse with the other stoners there. And sometimes the dealer knows the judge also as a customer so no wonder.
Same with alcohol youbget caught driving stoned you don't just lose your license you lose your vehicle and 10,000 first time 100,000 next time. But I guess then you'd have to watch for all the walking stonies. Hahaha

[farmaholic]

I am not here to change anybody's mind, I only state "my" opinion. Whether anyone thinks its right or wrong is irrelevant to me. It's only food for thought, I hope your mind isn't starving to death with my meaningless comments.

Take what you like and leave the rest, or leave everything. Or ignore.

[Braveheart]

There is a difference between someone benefitting from it medically and an all out free for all.

It is a fact it does fry young brains and no doubt the more it's available the more young people will use it. That's the biggest concern.

As far. As accidents I have more than one rcmp friend that will tell you otherwise. Rarely gets checked in many accidents if you don't have reason to suspect.

If I know someone is a drug user they don't work for me. If I find out later they get let go. I can't fool around waiting for that atoned day to happen where my combine gets rolled or driven into someone or something

Prohibition never works yes because ther are never serious enough consequences
Local drug dealers didn't mind going to court only to get a 200 dollar fine and then make a 5,000 dollar deal outside the courthouse with the other stoners there. And sometimes the dealer knows the judge also as a customer so no wonder.
Same with alcohol youbget caught driving stoned you don't just lose your license you lose your vehicle and 10,000 first time 100,000 next time. But I guess then you'd have to watch for all the walking stonies. Hahaha

I always chuckle when people say, "the more available the more young people will use it". It's so available now and has been for ages it's ridiculous. Stores have hours like 9-5, but I can drive 5 miles and anytime of day or night buy some. ID in stores. No ID or questions asked by local distributor.

As a teen in the late sixties and early seventies there were kids that got brains fried by LSD usually, sometimes Mescaline but never weed. Many of the biggest weed users actually went on to be highly successful people.

While decriminalization took a load off the court system, legalization is no doubt an election ploy. But if the conservatives make big deal opposing pot legalization it will further marginalize them as the far right intolerant party.

[the big wheel]

I always chuckle when people say, "the more available the more young people will use it". It's so available now and has been for ages it's ridiculous. Stores have hours like 9-5, but I can drive 5 miles and anytime of day or night buy some. ID in stores. No ID or questions asked by local distributor.

As a teen in the late sixties and early seventies there were kids that got brains fried by LSD usually, sometimes Mescaline but never weed. Many of the biggest weed users actually went on to be highly successful people.

While decriminalization took a load off the court system, legalization is no doubt an election ploy. But if the conservatives make big deal opposing pot legalization it will further marginalize them as the far right intolerant party.

By available I mean also in plain sight kids see their parents or others doing it. They will try it more. to think that it being legal will not influence more use by kids is quite naive as to how things work.

As far as conservatives go either your a conservative or not that's what's wrong with conservatives they end up being pussies like the liberals on the issues they need to be strong on. It's why they lose elections.

[Partners]

It's stuff I would not use but a spin off for CIM . They got a contract to build some kind of machines for packaging it..

[rumrocks]

Alcohol creates more employment than mj

1 Farmers, hops, barley, rye, wheat, sugar cane . . .
2 Brewery, distiller employees
3 Bars, liquor stores and to a certain extent some restaurant employees.
4 Taxi's
5 Police and first responders
6 Medical doctors, nurses, orderlies, physiotherapists, plastic surgeons . . . .
7 Medical supplies, stainless steel parts, sutures, wheel chair manufactures, prosthesis . . . .
8 Auto body shops
9 Ambulance companies
10 Coroner, funeral home . . . .early arrivals
11 Judges, crown prosecutor, criminal lawyer, divorce lawyers and the guy who cuts the lawn grass at the courthouse.

12 Wardens, all those employed at jails and penitentiaries.


Mary Jane also creates employment . . . .

! You, bending over to pull it out of the ground
2 Employees at Bick Lighter
3 Employees at Old Dutch

[furrowtickler]

Alcohol creates more employment than mj

1 Farmers, hops, barley, rye, wheat, sugar cane . . .
2 Brewery, distiller employees
3 Bars, liquor stores and to a certain extent some restaurant employees.
4 Taxi's
5 Police and first responders
6 Medical doctors, nurses, orderlies, physiotherapists, plastic surgeons . . . .
7 Medical supplies, stainless steel parts, sutures, wheel chair manufactures, prosthesis . . . .
8 Auto body shops
9 Ambulance companies
10 Coroner, funeral home . . . .early arrivals
11 Judges, crown prosecutor, criminal lawyer, divorce lawyers and the guy who cuts the lawn grass at the courthouse.

12 Wardens, all those employed at jails and penitentiaries.


Mary Jane also creates employment . . . .

! You, bending over to pull it out of the ground
2 Employees at Bick Lighter and
3 Employees at Old Dutch

Very very good points 👍👍

[the big wheel]

Caught part of documentary about Colorado and what's happenned there with the illegal drug cartels moving in.
Our laws are. So slack it will be worse here.