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**PineysConfections** · 02-24-2009, 05:33 AM

I am watching this on the morning news right now. Given the current state of California's economy, I wonder how anyone could not vote for this bill. I suspect that there will be those who vigorously campaign against such a bill; however, this simply means that as we worked hard to get voters registered and out to vote for Obama, it will become clear that we again will need to get out there and work hard. There are a lot of reasons why the Prop Hate debacle occurred, but I suspect the Mormon and Catholic Churches will not get quite so involved this time.

This state intelligently voted for MMJ and to take it a step further and may finally give access to those in areas where MMJ is still not accepted.

I don't know how legalizing all MJ would affect currently operating co-ops and dispensaries. I seriously doubt that everyone would close down because all of a sudden Costco started offering MJ in their produce department - although, wouldn't that be something. Just walk into Costco to pick up your TP, paper towels, bottled water and MJ. Given the size/quantity of what you purchase at Costco, would it be in bales?

As it stands, the owners of co-ops/dispensaries currently pay taxes, provide employment and health insurance for many people and provide compassionate relief. These are what you would call "upstanding members of the community". And, in all honesty, one of the things I love about visiting certain co-ops is the familial atmosphere. Many of these people I have come to know as not just shop keepers, but friends and almost family. When I walk into a shop and see people smiling, joking around, a comfy couch, maybe a dog in the corner - this is not a bad place, this is a place that is welcoming, inviting and safe. I see how the people on WT unite together when someone is having a rough time or a beloved MMJ pioneer is either ending his/her fight with a disease or has issues with federal law enforcement. So, as far as the currently existing MMJ shops being affected, there may be a small impact, but I believe legalizing MJ for all will be a good thing.

And, if this reasoning simply does not work, let's just keep chanting $14 billion over and over. That should wake them up and I guarantee you, when they go behind that curtain to vote, it will be their pocketbook which motivates them to vote for such a bill.

02-24-2009, 05:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
PineysConfections Home made Candies, Confections and Meals Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern California - High Sierra Co-Op: NO Vendor: YES Patient: YES Posts: 131 Rep Power: 13385	Re: Legalization Bill introduced into CA Legislature I am watching this on the morning news right now. Given the current state of California's economy, I wonder how anyone could not vote for this bill. I suspect that there will be those who vigorously campaign against such a bill; however, this simply means that as we worked hard to get voters registered and out to vote for Obama, it will become clear that we again will need to get out there and work hard. There are a lot of reasons why the Prop Hate debacle occurred, but I suspect the Mormon and Catholic Churches will not get quite so involved this time. This state intelligently voted for MMJ and to take it a step further and may finally give access to those in areas where MMJ is still not accepted. I don't know how legalizing all MJ would affect currently operating co-ops and dispensaries. I seriously doubt that everyone would close down because all of a sudden Costco started offering MJ in their produce department - although, wouldn't that be something. Just walk into Costco to pick up your TP, paper towels, bottled water and MJ. Given the size/quantity of what you purchase at Costco, would it be in bales? As it stands, the owners of co-ops/dispensaries currently pay taxes, provide employment and health insurance for many people and provide compassionate relief. These are what you would call "upstanding members of the community". And, in all honesty, one of the things I love about visiting certain co-ops is the familial atmosphere. Many of these people I have come to know as not just shop keepers, but friends and almost family. When I walk into a shop and see people smiling, joking around, a comfy couch, maybe a dog in the corner - this is not a bad place, this is a place that is welcoming, inviting and safe. I see how the people on WT unite together when someone is having a rough time or a beloved MMJ pioneer is either ending his/her fight with a disease or has issues with federal law enforcement. So, as far as the currently existing MMJ shops being affected, there may be a small impact, but I believe legalizing MJ for all will be a good thing. And, if this reasoning simply does not work, let's just keep chanting $14 billion over and over. That should wake them up and I guarantee you, when they go behind that curtain to vote, it will be their pocketbook which motivates them to vote for such a bill.