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If you live in one of these 9 states and support legalization of marijuana, get out and vote tomorrow.
http://www.thecannabist.co/2016/09/28/marijuana-legalization-2016-initiatives/64112/
digdoug78
Funny how we have to vote for a plant but drug co's dispense pills like they're pez.
beaviswasthecuteone
Florida is only for medical weed, but it's a start. And i voted for it weeks ago.
MadMontyMN
The eight people who live in North Dakota will be pleased.
tr0Jan
You need to read the implications before just assuming "yes" is the right vote. That said, I did, and I voted yes (reluctantly)
Riddiculous
Keep this post at exactly 420 upvotes.
TheMightyPIKE
And then leave Colorado and go back home. Thanks
Denturedog
Yes please stop the madness, start the control
jimmywh1971
ArmachiA
As a Coloradan, we welcome more into the fold.
benegelcher
I don't know if this will improve or worsen Florida.
NewDadWhoDis
C'mon florida, don't let there be two disappointments tomorrow.
chidochido
I want legal weed only because I'm tired of dealing with my sketchy-ass weed man.
promnitedumpsterbaby
If you live in Staten Island hit me up
SandShock
#NotACop
emguhraeb
Are... are you the mustache man?
chrrripper
North Dakota is just medicalizing. Still voting yes.
NothingForNobody
Please, Florida don't fuck this up. Although I am not holding my breath.
EmeraldMoreLikeUninstall
... not holding in that dank either... :-\
KharnApproves
I'm like 98% sure it's for medical in Florida. I'm still voting yes for it, but it's. It like we're going full Tommy Chong tomorrow
IGetItFrenchClass
Yes, we're voting for medical here in Florida. Even though, y'know, we've already got it.
KharnApproves
Just voted for it.
shannonogins
I can only hope, maybe keep people from flooding into Colorado and jacking up housing
SpitefulRed
As a Denver resident, I agree.
IMakeUpRandomFacts
I have my boat and house jack ready just in case
shooshoo23
Amen.
WardSharlow
Gonna need you Nevada and Florida stoners to wake, vote, then bake.
shinobikat
Come on Texas!!
yenagrrl
When will TN get on the train and fix their goddamn local economy? Never! Damn Bible Belt, I hate this state.
xxBILLPAXTONxx
I live in Nashville and they just decriminalized up to half an ounce. Better than nothing.
Nathan120992
HAHAHA the thought of that..TN..legalizing weed... HAH. Great joke.
booksaresoghey
Y'all just got wine in your grocery stores. I'd give it no less than a century for marijuana.
yenagrrl
Yeah, but we can't buy it on church days.
booksaresoghey
In some cities you can, thankfully. You just have to wait until noon, when church lets out, of course. Gotta love the Bible Belt.
ElemenopCueAre
Im not familiar with TN. Did they vote for Trump? Is Trump for this law? Not sure myself.
JohnnieIII
As a Washingtonian...
Datdudez
As a Coloradan, I agree. Now the homeless can stay where they are and stop coming here.
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bwandee
As another Washingtonian: BOOOOoooo! Get bent! Tax man!
Actualdeadpool
Guys, read his name and get the joke.
EmeraldMoreLikeUninstall
Found the Eastern Washingtonian.
sn3akybadg3r
I agree, it brings out the worst in a lot of ppl and makes rising up in life harder. Not all smokers, but the ones you see more often
ISAIDGIT
So that would obviously be a personality trait rather than a side effect of consuming cannabis.
phoenixfromashes
As a Colorado resident, the other side of a positive outcome is really quite beautiful from so many angles.
ArmachiA
There was a lot of fear mongering before it passed and not muched changed. We have more money in the state. So there's that.
2late2hate
so my son works in a dispensary in calif, he's recommending a no vote. there's so much regulation under the covers /1
2late2hate
that it actually make it a worse situation than it is now. as a child of the sixties and seventies, I've been waiting for /2
2late2hate
this for a long time but it seems, in calif at least, that they still don't have the legalization formula right.
Aaronspark777
from what i understand they plan to tax it at the same rate as alcohol.
2late2hate
its things like promotimg big business takeover of the growing above small time growers and harsher fines for black market and /1
2late2hate
a bunch of other things i havent kept up on. point is im taking my advice from someone in the industry who happens to be /2
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
Oh I hope Arkansas makes it. My mom uses it for her screwed up back, then maybe she can buy something that doesn't smell like a skunks ass.
HomelingRazor
It was removed from the ballot. Votes won't be counted.
Shagwrath
If it smells like a skunks ass she's already smoking the good stuff
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
I think she calls it Skunk Weed. Its the cheapest one she can afford. Reeks.
Shagwrath
skunk weed is good shit is what im trying to tell you, there is no weed better than that
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
Ah..okay. Damn.
TimAllensGrunt
California's prop isn't that great. It actually kinda hurts the consumers.
NipsInTheBlender
TimAllensGrunt
You and I can go to jail for sharing a joint, something that isn't punishable by law today. Thanks, prop 64!
NipsInTheBlender
BunnyliciousBubblegum
I'm in Arkansas and I can so I don't know a single person voting against it.
HomelingRazor
It was removed from the ballot. Votes won't be counted.
BunnyliciousBubblegum
Oh wow I didn't hear about that. Shame.
BunnyliciousBubblegum
Say not so
MortBabo
even before it was removed i voted against it.
vierik
The law for California is not the kind of legalization we want.
Ryuk713
It's not?
BiteTheHandsThatThieve
Yes it is. The arguments against are all from businesses that have had it insanely good with prop 215. No regulations, no taxes, no ....
CactusFantastic0
For me it's more that none of the tax is earmarked for specific spending like education. They can spend it on anything.
BiteTheHandsThatThieve
responsibilities to the environment or their workers. While i support small farms, don't think they should get a free pass to do as they...
BiteTheHandsThatThieve
please without being responsible. Also the bill does not tax medicinals, it has provisions to stop big businesses from entering the market..
BiteTheHandsThatThieve
for five years. Yes it's goint to be taxed, everything is. That's a necessity.
WingWangChickenPickenBingBang
Yes please arizonians i would love to smoke some legal weed! Please help me!
jetzzfan
I voted yes. What the hell right do I have to stop an adult from doing something in their own home that doesn't harm others?
APassagetoBangkok
Weed would still be illegal under federal law.
bitterandcynical
I only voted for it because Trump is against it. And I absolutely despise him.
ballpeenX
Yes, go to CO don't move to WA.
Warune
If they vote no. Cm on over to Colorado and chill
1metalnation
STOP INVITING MORE FUCKIN PEOPLE IN. My fuckin rent has doubled in the last 4 fuckin years. Fuckin transplants driving up cost of living
Warune
...or not...
BeefyWeefs
Also it would make a huge dent in the cartel's income if you think about it
ThatDirtyOldMan
I voted yes :)
SomethingHorriblyInappropriate
The problem isn't the legalization of weed, it's the employers who will still forbid employees from partaking or risk losing their job :/
AZDan2012
Well Yes...Anything AZ +1
Noevilgifs
It will allow us to chill inside during the summer months
plastikman
But illegal weed is so much sweeter.
MagicalButter
Cheaper as well.
Cerebralbore101
I live in Phoenix. Totally voted for that shit. I don't even smoke. :D
treeskier
From what I know about Arizona, I doubt that will pass.
fishflakes
The last poll I read was that 51% were in favor, 45% were against and the rest undecided. It's going to be close either way.
WingWangChickenPickenBingBang
I dont need your pessimism! Come on ASU students please vote!
treeskier
Good attitude.
nsfwlifestyle
remember that it won't matter to employers! still federally illegal they can drug test and reject employment. just a heads up :)
Aaronspark777
The same could be said about alcohol (except alcohol is legal). You can't show up to the workplace drunk so why should pot be treated diff
WingWangChickenPickenBingBang
Also i think if these states can pass it the federal government is going to have to follow suit. Its going to be to hard to regulate.
nsfwlifestyle
right but I'm reminding that it's not treated the same lol. some people in legalized states lost out on jobs because jobs have the right 1/
nsfwlifestyle
in any state to test for federally banned substances since federal law trumps state. so career wise things won't change for those who care.
virgil592
Another reminder that THC stays in your system for a couple of days.
nsfwlifestyle
a couple as in 15- 30 for urinalysis 30-60 for blood test and up to 9 months for hair depending on hair growth rate of 1.25" a month
MarvinTheManicDepressiveRobot
A couple haha
JohnJacobJingleHeimerSmitt
It's gonna pass in MA for sure
wutangbarrett
I think in cali too, maybe that's just me hoping
slappyhamsalads
Hopefully, that would be the dankerds
JohnJacobJingleHeimerSmitt
I am very confident it will pass. Based on the polls done recently and the amount of money invested into each side
ThatOneGuyPablo
Hopefully it does in Arkansas too
AnatolianTiger
Why "for sure" ?
JohnJacobJingleHeimerSmitt
The polling done in the past and especially in recent months looks great, also its like millions of dollars poured into the supporting side
AnatolianTiger
What happend man did it passed ? And by the way what the fuck dude trump really !
JohnJacobJingleHeimerSmitt
IT FUCKING PAAAAASSED!!!! and haha yeahhh well fuck it we have legal weed
AnatolianTiger
Really, so whats gonna happen now is it gonna be like Amsterdam,like coffee shops you just go and purchase it or do you need a prescription?
AnatolianTiger
You lit already dude ?
thecrawler0
I hope so. Let your dank af legal weed flood over the border to nh. Live free my ass, I just wanna smoke some grass
JohnJacobJingleHeimerSmitt
yeah man come on down for some greenery, just be careful bringing it back over the border, they will look for that extra if its legalized
xt1031
Aim high.
Tanwolf
I'm in a state that has already legalized it and there's not much difference from before except for a dispensary every half mile it seems.
xt1031
And people think they can smoke it wherever and whenever they want.
ArmachiA
Not here. We treat it like alcohol, so it has "open container" laws of it's own.
OrchisItalica
I live in Denver and rent is through the fucking roof, I hope they legalize all these states and people quit moving here.
SoIHeardYouGuysLikeReposts
So it's like liquor stores, but less frequent?
ArmachiA
I haven't noticed too much of a difference either. Life went on and after a few months it just became normalized.
DWandRFaremyspiritbeings
If you're in CO, OR, WA, and I think AK you can grow your own without worrying about the cops kicking your teeth in and going to jail for
Tanwolf
The federal law can cause trouble since if you're renting a place, they can keep you from growing it.
DWandRFaremyspiritbeings
(nearly) life. That's a huge difference.
catsandmuffins
Yep. I'm in CO, anyone can grow up to 3 plants without a license / permit.
ballpeenX
No home grown in WA unless you have a med card.
DWandRFaremyspiritbeings
Good call.
Kiore
How does the number/coverage compare to liquor stores? e.g. are they more densely populated in low-income areas, or?
Tanwolf
Around here it seems to be even. There's stores on main street and stores tucked away behind strip clubs. There's even one on the highway
Tanwolf
but compared to liquor stores, I want to say about the same but they don't outnumber the bars and clubs
EverybodyGets1
I would say I see more in higher income areas, actually. But it's fairly equal.
erischilde
Around vancouver it looks pretty even. Actually they service low income areas more than liquor... feels like it at least...
Aaronspark777
some of those states are voting to legalize it for medical/recreation use while others are voting to expand upon current laws.
Tanwolf
Just saying, vote to legalize it since most people won't notice a thing different. People complain that the sky will fall if it was legal.
Aaronspark777
completely agree. And the more states that legalize it the faster the federal government legalizes it.
JessieJanson
If im not mistaken, it lost in florida last time by a few percentage points. something like 56-58 when it needed 60% to pass. If the 1/2
JessieJanson
patterns hold up and the percent increases more, it should pass without issue this time. The anti adverts are crazy though. "This guy 1/2
Falkornn
Colorado seemed to figure it out. Stop putting people in prison for weed.
MyPatronusIsVernonDursley
Here in NV we are voting on whether or not to regulate and tax it like alcohol. That'll get a big fuck yes from me, anyway
GreedyJungle
Tax it like people tax cigarettes.
NoSleepTilBrooklyn
This is just common sense, IMO. Colorado has made a shit ton of money from weed, and have put it to good use. It's a system that works!
seeingsalty
Same here in Mass. It just makes sense, even if I might not partake myself.
FatGravity
That is included already in the retailing of recreational Marijuana. Which is what the ballot is really for in all 9 states.
Bortus
Yea, there needs to be some serious profit for everyone involved for it to remain legal.
yzrocketman
I live in Reno. I don't use marijuana, I voted yes based on the tax revenue (15 percent).
MyPatronusIsVernonDursley
I live in sparks, and I'm voting yes tomorrow as soon as I leave work
HamJenkins
As a Las Vegas resident I'll simply say 'Robertos Taco Shop' (also I voted YES)
theimgurappsucksballs
If it was legal and safe where I live I'd never drink again and just use weed
cuzitsthere
I read that as New Vegas...
DaveTheMurderingHippo
You're not alone
YouWOULDsaythat
There are dozens of us!
erischilde
Yes. Hello? Is this the future?
erischilde
Yes. Hello? Is this the future?
CanterlotSWATforce
Playing Fallout?
HaniiPuppy
+1, and I don't know what other "New V_" NV would stand for.
cuzitsthere
Nevada
HaniiPuppy
Nevada what?
cuzitsthere
NV stands for Nevada. Is the state abbreviation.
Ssssssssssss
All drugs need to be sold by the government and taxed like booze. People will do them anyway, the government might as well profit.
MostlyToasty24
Fuck. That. Less government the better
catsonmeth
AND more treatment options available for addicts.
slurmlover
Why would they need to tax it if they're selling it?
Ssssssssssss
More money more money more, son.
Iwanttofingeryou
But put a really high tax on the bad ones, oh you want a gram of heroin? That will be $80 and after tax it will be $295
GrizzlyWicks
but that wouldnt solve the problem tho?
Ssssssssssss
The point is to make money, not to stop drug users.
GrizzlyWicks
i know but no one is going to buy heroin that much more expensive than street price
MyPatronusIsVernonDursley
Agreed, so long as not a cent of that money lines political pockets, but benefits the public through social programs of varying kinds
Ssssssssssss
Well, embezzlement is a given, but I agree.
tyardee
A million invoices for you sir
tyardee
Oh no....upvotes......i got involved with high gravity beers......
Ssssssssssss
I mean if you want to give him/her money...
TobyFromHumanResources
And it's about here that the wheels fall off.
Ssssssssssss
I'd argue the main point of this is that the government can undercut dealers, and effectively make the 'war on drugs' winnable. You can't-
Ssssssssssss
stop politicians from stealing, though
ImgeneralBennet
Fund schools with weed profits! Fuck yeah! (No sarcasm)
DeliriousPuma
Spokane WA had an extra half a billion for schools cause of weed.
MyPatronusIsVernonDursley
That's the plan, and we, being literally 50th in education, could really use that boost.
Deshfyre
that bad? damn.
Sc00ba5teeve
CO was supposed to do this. Instead we're just building new schools. Schools we can't afford to staff...
LLQPM
NV, or vegas, at least, already built a ton of new schools with the last funds we got for education. It was SUPPOSED go to teachers, but...
staplesthegreat
CO can't legally use that money on funding schools i believe due to their state constitution...
ImgeneralBennet
Well this is dumb! I hope CO gets a state question soon proposing to amend said constitution
staplesthegreat
From my understanding the principle behind it is that the future of our Children should not be funded by a "sin tax" because we tell kids
TheLowerSlopes
I thought this would still be illegal since it is illegal federally?
MyPatronusIsVernonDursley
The DOJ issued a statement in September 2013 saying that they would no longer enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have 1/2
MyPatronusIsVernonDursley
Besides, I feel like states have every right to invoke the 10th amendment on issues of this nature.
yzrocketman
MyPatronusIsVernonDursley
legalized it in whatever capacity. It's even legal in Washington DC right this moment and has been for 2 years. 2/2
LookingForWorkInColorado
Best thing DOJ has done in my lifetime.
MyPatronusIsVernonDursley
On a tangent, the most powerful hallucinogen I've ever experienced is 100% legal and freely available at almost any head shop
LookingForWorkInColorado
What, Salvia?