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October 1
So it begins as the state domino's tumble (Alaska and California are next...)

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/56a73bef ... onal-users" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Chizzang wrote:October 1
So it begins as the state domino's tumble (Alaska and California are next...)
My God, what next Vermont and... nope. That's probably it for a long while.
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Get there early, Chizz. :coffee:
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Surprising it took them this long as it's been decriminalized in Portland since at least the 80's. And to think it still hasn't yet devolved into dystopia. :o

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kalm wrote:And to think it still hasn't yet devolved into dystopia. :o

Amirite, 89?
Have I ever said it would? :suspicious:
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Ivytalk wrote:Get there early, Chizz. :coffee:
I live in a state where its been decriminalized since 2001 and perfectly legal since 2014...
Why would I drive to Portland (thats almost 3 hours)
when I can walk to 3 different pots stores in my neighborhood

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Oh, and I don't like the effects of marijuana (yuck)
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89Hen wrote:
kalm wrote:And to think it still hasn't yet devolved into dystopia. :o

Amirite, 89?
Have I ever said it would? :suspicious:
Not precisely that but...
Sorry Cleets, major fail here. Show one instance where I said pot shouldn't be legal. You'll be searching a long time. My entire contention on several threads for the past several years is that there will be a LOT more problems with the legalization of pot than some of you will admit. :coffee:
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kalm wrote:
89Hen wrote: Have I ever said it would? :suspicious:
Not precisely that but...
Sorry Cleets, major fail here. Show one instance where I said pot shouldn't be legal. You'll be searching a long time. My entire contention on several threads for the past several years is that there will be a LOT more problems with the legalization of pot than some of you will admit. :coffee:
http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/ ... &start=100" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You better do some serious yoga if you're going to stretch that far Kalm. :kisswink:
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89Hen wrote:
kalm wrote:
Not precisely that but...



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You better do some serious yoga if you're going to stretch that far Kalm. :kisswink:
Chances of you admitting.... oh wait that's your line

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89Hen wrote:
Chizzang wrote:October 1
So it begins as the state domino's tumble (Alaska and California are next...)
My God, what next Vermont and... nope. That's probably it for a long while.
No way will New Jersey make this list.
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89Hen wrote:
Chizzang wrote:October 1
So it begins as the state domino's tumble (Alaska and California are next...)
My God, what next Vermont and... nope. That's probably it for a long while.
I'm surprised Colorado's population has not grown since they led the way.
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dal4018 wrote:
89Hen wrote: My God, what next Vermont and... nope. That's probably it for a long while.
I'm surprised Colorado's population has not grown since they led the way.
ahem..*cough

Washington and Colorado legalized Marijuana at the same time


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You are aware that Gene Johnson wrote an article correcting the errors in this article right..?
In July he had to go back and amend his numerous assumptions and misinformation

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Remember that with very few exceptions (Arizona I believe for medical marijuana if not impaired at work and maybe 1 or 2 other states (I don't believe Oregon or Colorado are exceptions)), employers can still fire employees for failing drug tests. Even California allows employers to not hire applicants for employment when they fail a drug test even if it is medically prescribed
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tribe_pride wrote:Remember that with very few exceptions (Arizona I believe for medical marijuana if not impaired at work and maybe 1 or 2 other states (I don't believe Oregon or Colorado are exceptions)), employers can still fire employees for failing drug tests. Even California allows employers to not hire applicants for employment when they fail a drug test even if it is medically prescribed
Legalizing Marijuana doesn't change a companies right to hire drug free employees

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I realize it is a little different but the SC house is considering legalizing medical marijuana. In fact it has made it through committee. IF it that can happen here, straight legalization can happen any where else :o
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Chizzang wrote:
You are aware that Gene Johnson wrote an article correcting the errors in this article right..?
In July he had to go back and amend his numerous assumptions and misinformation

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Of course, who doesn't follow the career of Gene Johnson?
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89Hen wrote:
Chizzang wrote:
You are aware that Gene Johnson wrote an article correcting the errors in this article right..?
In July he had to go back and amend his numerous assumptions and misinformation

:coffee:
Of course, who doesn't follow the career of Gene Johnson?
:rofl:

Okay Mr. Smarty Pants
The article YOU link is written by a Seattle based reporter (The Mr. Johnson in question)
He later corrected the errors - which were numerous - in the article you linked

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Chizzang wrote:
tribe_pride wrote:Remember that with very few exceptions (Arizona I believe for medical marijuana if not impaired at work and maybe 1 or 2 other states (I don't believe Oregon or Colorado are exceptions)), employers can still fire employees for failing drug tests. Even California allows employers to not hire applicants for employment when they fail a drug test even if it is medically prescribed
Legalizing Marijuana doesn't change a companies right to hire drug free employees

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Exactly and the lingering metabolites in your system make you prime candidate for losing your job even if you weren't high at work.

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First week:
Record sales pace so far in Oregon... $11 million dollar opening week


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Chizzang wrote:First week:
Record sales pace so far in Oregon... $11 million dollar opening week


http://www.kgw.com/story/news/2015/10/0 ... /73558096/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What does the State/Local governments get in taxes for the 11 million?
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Chizzang wrote:
Ivytalk wrote:Get there early, Chizz. :coffee:
I live in a state where its been decriminalized since 2001 and perfectly legal since 2014...
Why would I drive to Portland (thats almost 3 hours)
when I can walk to 3 different pots stores in my neighborhood
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AshevilleApp wrote:
Chizzang wrote:First week:
Record sales pace so far in Oregon... $11 million dollar opening week


http://www.kgw.com/story/news/2015/10/0 ... /73558096/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What does the State/Local governments get in taxes for the 11 million?
Never mind.

http://www.bankrate.com/financing/taxes ... c_id=News5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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AshevilleApp wrote:
AshevilleApp wrote:
What does the State/Local governments get in taxes for the 11 million?
Never mind.

http://www.bankrate.com/financing/taxes ... c_id=News5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jan. 1 / 2016 they start taxing it in Oregon
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