Colorado Amendment 64
janbez
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Will this really lead to increased cheeto and goldfish consunption? Just wondering...
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the jalapeno cheetos for sure0
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I was always a totinos pizza and frozen waffles fan myself0
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King Soopers sells Munchies brand... munchies. I imagine these will get the best sales of all!0
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I'm moving to Colorado.0
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I live here and I hope they tax the hell out of it.0
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Could assist in simple cardio workouts such as jogging. But they'd want to use a vaporizer or risk their lungs.0
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I live here and I hope they tax the hell out of it.
This would be a smart way to increase revenue. I am 100% certain that they WILL be taxing it heavily - just like cigarettes and alcohol. When other states see how much money is being made..I am hoping they all jump on the wagon then our retard of a PM here in Canada might do the same and voila..financial crisis averted
I find it comical that Holland has actually moved to shut down their tourist industry revenue from visiting potheads and the USA is finally figuring it out. It's cheaper to go to the US anyway!0 -
I live in CO (seriously thinking of changing my screen name - iluvco - because of this. I would GLADLY pay higher taxes rather than have this law. Why not greatly increase the taxes on cigarettes, liquour, and junk food? I'm thoroughly disgusted! They better darn well use that income on the schools.0
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IluvCO - The campaign that pushed the Amendment through really has a point. People are out there smoking it anyways, people of all ages. It's happening. It's not going to stop happening.
Police are chasing their tails to go after nonviolent crimes, and have less manpower where they need it as a result. I'm sure this is a familiar story in many other states, too.
On top of that, I know that my high school drop out friends that are living 3 people to a 2 bedroom apartment for $600 a month, all of them working full time minimum wage ($700 each*3 people), whom don't pay for internet, don't own a television, don't own cars, are spending possibly up to 50% of that on POT each month!
That $100-$350 (per person) should be getting taxed. End of story.
(Also live here, Colorado born and raised in the bad part of town : ) )0 -
Could assist in simple cardio workouts such as jogging. But they'd want to use a vaporizer or risk their lungs.
What's wrong with baking your bake in a brownie?
Glad some states have gotten saner, but even if I lived there, I'd avoid weed, I remember the munchies, and they were no joke. Alcohol can do that to a person, too, though!0 -
Unfortunately the taxation portion of the bill wasn't written properly. Whether this serves to invalidate the bill or just cause problems with taxing the sale remains to be seen.0
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Wonder if there will be an increase in obesity in CO? Man those munchies don't mess around. 0
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I live in CO (seriously thinking of changing my screen name - iluvco - because of this. I would GLADLY pay higher taxes rather than have this law. Why not greatly increase the taxes on cigarettes, liquour, and junk food? I'm thoroughly disgusted! They better darn well use that income on the schools.
What do you think will happen? Honestly? Why do you think it is so bad?
Have you ever been places that have legalization? Or are you just guessing as to what it means?
I find a lot of people don't have an understanding.0 -
About time. Honestly, it's about time we had better headlines. There is nothing like a good old marijuana legalization effort to improve the overall quality of headlines and quotables in general around the country.
And I don't really see why people are all that concerned. Legalization won't lead to more marijuana use, it will lead to more awareness of marijuana use. People smoke it. Your momma did, probably your son does, and your neighbor has three plants in a basement closet. You didn't know? Now you do. Take some of the money we could save from the unconscionable price tag associated with the DEA and add it to new marijuana tax revenue, and go buy yourself a 15 pack of Stroh's--which, by the way, is America's fire-brewed beer. And while you're out, bring me back a family-sized bag of Flamin' Buffalo-style Doritos.0 -
i think the amount of brain-dead losers will go up without question.0
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i think the amount of brain-dead losers will go up without question.
The numbers won't increase, but you will be spending less money to incarcerate the ones that already exist.0 -
i think the amount of brain-dead losers will go up without question.
The numbers won't increase, but you will be spending less money to incarcerate the ones that already exist.
why not have brain-dead losers in jail? O.o0 -
i think the amount of brain-dead losers will go up without question.
The numbers won't increase, but you will be spending less money to incarcerate the ones that already exist.
why not have brain-dead losers in jail? O.o
Why pay to put them there? And, have you ever been left with the bill for feeding a bunch of stoners?Could assist in simple cardio workouts such as jogging. But they'd want to use a vaporizer or risk their lungs.
Very clever username, btw. +1.0 -
I haven't had pot in decades, but I approve of the legalization initiatives. My uncle died of mesothelioma, and used pot to ease the pain. I understand it can also be helpful for glaucoma. As a recreational mind number, it is no worse than alcohol. They both impair the ability to drive, and no one should drive while under the influence. I never liked smoking anything whatsoever, but I really liked using MJ as a cooking herb. Nothing beats it for providing that after dinner mellow feeling. The initiative failed in our state but passed in Washington. Maybe it will pass next time. Both states will face legal challenges from the feds.0
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i think the amount of brain-dead losers will go up without question.
The numbers won't increase, but you will be spending less money to incarcerate the ones that already exist.
why not have brain-dead losers in jail? O.o
LOL
Most of america would be in jail. I know productive pot users that have full time jobs and I know non pot users that are bumps on logs mooching off unemployment. It's all relative.0 -
i think the amount of brain-dead losers will go up without question.
The numbers won't increase, but you will be spending less money to incarcerate the ones that already exist.
why not have brain-dead losers in jail? O.o
Um.. Math?
Because the Average American household income is $40,000 and $70,000 dollars in households of four people or less over 1 year.
The cost to provide food, healthcare and basic comfort to a person in jail for one year is $40,000. This includes 3 meals, showers, clothing, healthcare, medications and opportunities like rehabilitation programs and tuition programs that are better than those offered to the poor working american.
That cost comes out of the Average American's pocket, many of whom can't afford those things for themselves.
Why keep nonviolent criminals in jail (free for them, expensive for us), when they could be working minimum wage jobs, paying taxes, and getting taxed for the pot use that would have landed them in jail in the first place?0 -
Um.. Math?
Because the Average American household income is $40,000 and $70,000 dollars in households of four people or less over 1 year.
The cost to provide food, healthcare and basic comfort to a person in jail for one year is $40,000. This includes 3 meals, showers, clothing, healthcare, medications and opportunities like rehabilitation programs and tuition programs that are better than those offered to the poor working american.
That cost comes out of the Average American's pocket, many of whom can't afford those things for themselves.
Why keep nonviolent criminals in jail (free for them, expensive for us), when they could be working minimum wage jobs, paying taxes, and getting taxed for the pot use that would have landed them in jail in the first place?
Why does everyone think pot smokers only work minimum wage jobs? I have friends that own mortgage businesses, are leasing managers at high income apartment complexes, store managers and even run their own law practice who smoke pot on a regular basis. A joint or two in the evening after a long day at work, to me, is the same as a few beers or a glass of wine with dinner.
But the rest I can agree with.0 -
They used the term "brain-dead losers" not "pot smokers" ;P0
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Um.. Math?
Because the Average American household income is $40,000 and $70,000 dollars in households of four people or less over 1 year.
The cost to provide food, healthcare and basic comfort to a person in jail for one year is $40,000. This includes 3 meals, showers, clothing, healthcare, medications and opportunities like rehabilitation programs and tuition programs that are better than those offered to the poor working american.
That cost comes out of the Average American's pocket, many of whom can't afford those things for themselves.
Why keep nonviolent criminals in jail (free for them, expensive for us), when they could be working minimum wage jobs, paying taxes, and getting taxed for the pot use that would have landed them in jail in the first place?
Bingo.
People are going to drink, smoke, ****, gamble and do whatever else it is they do for relaxation/entertainment regardless of the 'legality' - prohibition didn't work either but taxing the booze sure gave the states a nice $$ boost - the same happens when you legalize and tax everything else.
Free up the police to go and fight REAL crimes..I have NEVER seen a violent pot-smoker..EVER. They are just happy to smoke, chill out and munch. For a nation to incarcerate so many of it's healthy young men for no reason is insane!
I know A LOT of people who smoke weed..They work in ALL kinds of professions..doctors, technicians, musicians, lawyers, IT people, stay at home parents and even a judge - So I can't really support the 'brain dead' theory. It's not like professional people are going to walk around telling everyone they smoke pot - well maybe more will now but in general..I don't think so.0 -
I'm moving to Colorado.0
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They used the term "brain-dead losers" not "pot smokers" ;P
LOL
You got me there.0 -
i think the amount of brain-dead losers will go up without question.
The numbers won't increase, but you will be spending less money to incarcerate the ones that already exist.
why not have brain-dead losers in jail? O.o
Oh, please.0 -
I am so jealous of Colorado. PA will never pass anything like this. We still have to buy our alcohol in state stores :sad: :sad: :sad:
Cheetos & ice cream - yum! :drinker:0 -
Um.. Math?
Because the Average American household income is $40,000 and $70,000 dollars in households of four people or less over 1 year.
The cost to provide food, healthcare and basic comfort to a person in jail for one year is $40,000. This includes 3 meals, showers, clothing, healthcare, medications and opportunities like rehabilitation programs and tuition programs that are better than those offered to the poor working american.
That cost comes out of the Average American's pocket, many of whom can't afford those things for themselves.
Why keep nonviolent criminals in jail (free for them, expensive for us), when they could be working minimum wage jobs, paying taxes, and getting taxed for the pot use that would have landed them in jail in the first place?
Bingo.
People are going to drink, smoke, ****, gamble and do whatever else it is they do for relaxation/entertainment regardless of the 'legality' - prohibition didn't work either but taxing the booze sure gave the states a nice $$ boost - the same happens when you legalize and tax everything else.
Free up the police to go and fight REAL crimes..I have NEVER seen a violent pot-smoker..EVER. They are just happy to smoke, chill out and munch. For a nation to incarcerate so many of it's healthy young men for no reason is insane!
I know A LOT of people who smoke weed..They work in ALL kinds of professions..doctors, technicians, musicians, lawyers, IT people, stay at home parents and even a judge - So I can't really support the 'brain dead' theory. It's not like professional people are going to walk around telling everyone they smoke pot - well maybe more will now but in general..I don't think so.
Voice of reason.0
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