as, in less than 24 hours, Colorado becomes the first place in the world to legalize pot, for those over 21, but, as I read the paper and watch the local news every day, it's kinda hard to ignore.
http://www.denverpost.com/marijuana , is just some of the Denver Post articles that inform us of what's going on, and I'm guessing we will be in the nat'l/internat'l news quite a bit in the next few days, as it becomes legal to buy 'recreational' pot. While it should be interesting, I have kinda mixed feelings on the whole issue. I don't think any adult should go to jail, or even be fined, for ingesting a weed that grows naturally, and compared to alcohol, is a healthy choice, BUT, the indiscriminate use by a bunch of rookies could definitely cause some problems. And, I don't like the message it sends to kids, but youngsters trying forbidden fruit is as old as time and ain't gonna change. Today's smoke is SO much more potent than the stuff we had in the 60's/70's, it's like comparing 3.2 beer to Jack Daniels. Nothing wrong with either one, but beware and use it responsibly. I hope we don't get judged by a few idiots who will use the occasion to make fools of themseleves, or by the inevitable stoned drivers, etc. The main problem I see, will be robberies as legitimate businesses are unable to use anything but CASH, and are prohibited from using armored transports like Brink's. REALLY stupid, lawmakers.....
Am sure it will take quite awhile to sort out all the kinks and quirks of a new industry, but is better to have the $ going to education and state/city coffers rather than Mexican cartels, cuz we do know that laws aren't gonna stop people from firing up a doobie. Might as well regulate and tax it, BUT, that doesn't mean it's gonna be smooth sailing....
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