What is going to happen in Washington and Colorado with the legalization of marijuana?

[SkinsFTW]

The Fed will be forced to enforce the law, but they can't aftord to do so, so an unenforced law = no law.

Tell that to the 100s of state legal dispensaries taken out by the DEA in the past year in California.

[Special K]

and did he follow through with what the memo said? I'll help you out to save some time for you.

No, he didnt, he raided dispensaries all over anyway.

Thank you for you patronizing response

While it is a low priority, DEA also made clear if dispensaries openly flaunt disregard of federal law, they are likely to be raided.

[SnyderShrugged]

Tell that to the 100s of state legal dispensaries taken out by the DEA in the past year in California.

but but but, Obama sent a memo saying he wouldnt do that!

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Thank you for you patronizing response

While it is a low priority, DEA also made clear if dispensaries openly flaunt disregard of federal law, they are likely to be raided.

No I just did the patronizing response a second ago, that one was just a normal, "pull your head out of the sand and see reality" response

[Stadium-Armory]

We've had medical marijuana for a few years now and its been very successful. Even prior to yesterday's vote, anyone could go get a state issued medical card for just about any medical reason and then purchase marijuana at one of the dispenseries. There hasn't been any social fallout, and in fact most people are now accustomed the the idea of Marijuana "being around". This will just expand on that prescedent so that the illusion of 'medical need' is removed. Should be a tax windfall for the state and also savings on the law enforcement side. The Feds recently closed down some dispenceries that were close to schools, but they only did so to appear as if they were doing something about it. But in reality, it was just a token maneuver and I expect to see the same hands off approach by the Feds. They've got bigger fish to fry for now and coming to CO to bust down on a state legal enterprise that makes money for the school system probably doesn't make much sense.

The wildcard IMO is Gov. Hickenlooper. He's come out against prop 64, saying that 'marijuana is not what Colorado should be known for':

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1879248.html

The counter argument made by Mason Tvert in that article is also interesting.

Also, don't forget, prop64 is more than just buying from retail. We can grow up to 6 plants in our house as long as its in a locked room / enclosure. No chance the feds ever ever get in to breaking that up. Also, you can carry around and give away up to an ounce. Also, no way the Feds start policing Colorado for people walking around with weed. Even if the retail stuff receives resistance, the other parts of prop 64 won't.

[DaGoonie55]

how much is your initial investment?

I'm waiting on further clarification. How much you can grow at a time, how much product you can maintain on hand. A lot of questions.

More the point, I am pre approved for up to 85,000. I'll pay that off in months. Part time. If my business model plays out at 70% optimal, I'll be a millionaire in 3 years.

[SkinsFTW]

Basically the US government know that citizens would be against it, so they keep it quiet and just break in and steal everything and don't even make arrests. The Government is acting like hitmen now.

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/polit...arijuana-raids

"As with dozens of other DEA raids on medical marijuana businesses, no one was arrested at either dispensary, yet all documentation concerning the raid--the warrant, inventory of seized assets, and the incident report--were sealed by court order at the DEA and respective U.S. Attorney's request.

This is all part of a strategy that dates back to at least 2009. It goes like this: With permission from the U.S. Attorney's office, the DEA raids a dispensary, seizing marijuana but also cash and electronics; it makes no arrests, but asks a judge to seal every document pertaining to the operation and refuses to talk about it with the press. This has two effects: It implies that an investigation is ongoing (even if it's not); more perniciously, it makes it difficult to learn where and how often these raids are happening. "

[nonniey]

i'm not familiar with the topic but have there been tons of smokers suing cigarette companies? if so, have they been winning?

They are always suing. They won to the tune of $300 billion (yes with a b) back in the 90s, (Which was supposed to end these suits) but they have never stopped suing. It was the biggest transfer of wealth from the poor (who smoke more) to the rich in US history (The companies passed the cost on to their customers, that is how John Edwards made his fortune).

[panel]

There shouldn't be a federal law like this, it should be a state law only. But it is a law, and therefore should be enforced. If the President has the right to say which laws will not be enforced, than he has too much power. The right thing to do here is to fight to remove the federal law, so states can decide on their own. But I don't think Obama is brave enough to tackle that, even in his second term.

[SkinsHokieFan]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/...y.html?hpid=z4

Legal battle looms over marijuana initiatives

The approval of ballot initiatives legalizing recreational marijuana use in Washington state and Colorado on Tuesday could set the stage for a significant legal battle with the Justice Department, one that may bring fresh scrutiny to federal drug policy.

On Wednesday, the Justice Department said it was reviewing the initiatives but would not comment further on how it would respond to the first attempt by any state to legalize marijuana for reasons other than medicinal purposes. A spokeswoman for the Drug Enforcement Agency said that its “enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged.”

Click for link

[pjfootballer]

Gives a new meaning to the term, "Rocky Mountain High or Mile High."

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...89463249_n.jpg

Wow, 2 pages went by and nobody commented on my joke. Even in a pot thread, you guys are debating too seriously.

[Special K]

but but but, Obama sent a memo saying he wouldnt do that!

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No I just did the patronizing response a second ago, that one was just a normal, "pull your head out of the sand and see reality" response

Thank you again for your 2nd and 3rd patronizing, asshat responses

Maybe you should live in a state that has legalalized medicinal marijuana and be involved directly with the dispensaries before you spout off like you even know what you're talking about vs. creating your answers from pro-marijuana blogosphere "facts."

But hey, by all means, continue your response pattern...the more you talk the more you prove your point: some people do have their head in the sand

[FanboyOf91]

I'm waiting on further clarification. How much you can grow at a time, how much product you can maintain on hand. A lot of questions.

More the point, I am pre approved for up to 85,000. I'll pay that off in months. Part time. If my business model plays out at 70% optimal, I'll be a millionaire in 3 years.

Pre-congratulations on your entry into the 1% and the Big Pot interests.

[Special K]

Wow, 2 pages went by and nobody commented on my joke. Even in a pot thread, you guys are debating too seriously.

Because your jokes were the headlines in local media

[SnyderShrugged]

Thank you again for your 2nd and 3rd patronizing, asshat responses

Maybe you should live in a state that has legalalized medicinal marijuana and be involved directly with the dispensaries before you spout off like you even know what you're talking about vs. creating your answers from pro-marijuana blogosphere "facts."

But hey, by all means, continue your response pattern...the more you talk the more you prove your point: some people do have their head in the sand

so precisely what "facts" have I gotten wrong here? (with links please)

Be specific, not angry. I know its hard to be incorrect, and harder to admit it, but that small courage goes miles in earning respect. Conversely, holding desperately to a point that has been proven incorrect is weak and lame.

[pjfootballer]

Because your jokes were the headlines in local media

Aww man. A dollar short and a day late again.