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I've heard of people getting them illegally from other countries or even other states online, but I don't hear too much about people getting busted for dealing in illegal cigarettes.
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Yes, I've heard of it before, but not very often. Are blackmarket cigarette dealings really a HUGE problem today in America? I think not. They probably would be if they were made illegal though.
It's a problem because:
1) A loss of tax revenue
2) Government has to waste time enforcing it
3) Creates a general disrespect for the law.
4) The profits have begun to get to the point where violence is becoming part of the equation.
The fact remains that it is LESS of a problem when legalized. The lessens illegal demand for the product.
From a law enforcement point yes. We still need to see how legalization impacts things like driving while impaired, or increases in access to underage users. That type of data takes years to develop.
Yes, I've heard of it before, but not very often. Are blackmarket cigarette dealings really a HUGE problem today in America? I think not. They probably would be if they were made illegal though.
It's a problem because:
1) A loss of tax revenue
2) Government has to waste time enforcing it
3) Creates a general disrespect for the law.
4) The profits have begun to get to the point where violence is becoming part of the equation.
The fact remains that it is LESS of a problem when legalized. The lessens illegal demand for the product.
From a law enforcement point yes. We still need to see how legalization impacts things like driving while impaired, or increases in access to underage users. That type of data takes years to develop.
I don't expect any real difference at all. Underaged users were able to procure it before and those inclined to be stoned everyday were still stoned everyday.
Where I think the biggest difference will be Is with people like me who enjoy pot but didn't use it because of the legal risks associated with it.
When legalized, I will be happily mowing my lawn sporting a shit eating grin.
Yes, I've heard of it before, but not very often. Are blackmarket cigarette dealings really a HUGE problem today in America? I think not. They probably would be if they were made illegal though.
It's a problem because:
1) A loss of tax revenue
2) Government has to waste time enforcing it
3) Creates a general disrespect for the law.
4) The profits have begun to get to the point where violence is becoming part of the equation.
The fact remains that it is LESS of a problem when legalized. The lessens illegal demand for the product.
From a law enforcement point yes. We still need to see how legalization impacts things like driving while impaired, or increases in access to underage users. That type of data takes years to develop.
I don't expect any real difference at all. Underaged users were able to procure it before and those inclined to be stoned everyday were still stoned everyday.
Where I think the biggest difference will be Is with people like me who enjoy pot but didn't use it because of the legal risks associated with it.
When legalized, I will be happily mowing my lawn sporting a shit eating grin.
In most states all the risk was on the seller, in NYC getting caught with less than an 1/8th is a violation, not even a misdemeanor.
It's a problem because:
1) A loss of tax revenue
2) Government has to waste time enforcing it
3) Creates a general disrespect for the law.
4) The profits have begun to get to the point where violence is becoming part of the equation.
The fact remains that it is LESS of a problem when legalized. The lessens illegal demand for the product.
From a law enforcement point yes. We still need to see how legalization impacts things like driving while impaired, or increases in access to underage users. That type of data takes years to develop.
I don't expect any real difference at all. Underaged users were able to procure it before and those inclined to be stoned everyday were still stoned everyday.
Where I think the biggest difference will be Is with people like me who enjoy pot but didn't use it because of the legal risks associated with it.
When legalized, I will be happily mowing my lawn sporting a shit eating grin.
In most states all the risk was on the seller, in NYC getting caught with less than an 1/8th is a violation, not even a misdemeanor.
A misdemeanor is a risk for a family man.
I typically don't expose my family to stupid shit like losing my job for getting caught up in a drug sting. I think that holds true for most responsible people.
I will however imbibe discreetly on my own time once that risk is removed.
The fact remains that it is LESS of a problem when legalized. The lessens illegal demand for the product.
From a law enforcement point yes. We still need to see how legalization impacts things like driving while impaired, or increases in access to underage users. That type of data takes years to develop.
I don't expect any real difference at all. Underaged users were able to procure it before and those inclined to be stoned everyday were still stoned everyday.
Where I think the biggest difference will be Is with people like me who enjoy pot but didn't use it because of the legal risks associated with it.
When legalized, I will be happily mowing my lawn sporting a shit eating grin.
In most states all the risk was on the seller, in NYC getting caught with less than an 1/8th is a violation, not even a misdemeanor.
A misdemeanor is a risk for a family man.
I typically don't expose my family to stupid shit like losing my job for getting caught up in a drug sting. I think that holds true for most responsible people.
I will however imbibe discreetly on my own time once that risk is removed.
True, there is a risk when it is "illegal" like in NY, and I do understand your caution. I've been a here and there toker since 19 years old, and have not ever had an issue. in NYC they worry about harder drugs, unless you are an idiot and you smoke it in public.
You'd rather it go into the pockets of narco-terrorists?So liberals have vamp sucked $200 million dollars out of the pockets of the poor and middle class, while addling their brains with drugs, and they celebrate this? WTF libs.
All these people breaking federal law is good news?
Red states have sales taxes, too. It's not just for liberals, so...How about letting the poor and middle class keep their money. Libs have a nasty habit of sinking their vamp fangs into the poor and middle class while claiming to be their friends. Damn with friends like liberals who needs enemies.You'd rather it go into the pockets of narco-terrorists?So liberals have vamp sucked $200 million dollars out of the pockets of the poor and middle class, while addling their brains with drugs, and they celebrate this? WTF libs.
The current administration apparently thinks enforcing MJ laws is a waste of time and money. If the Republicans disagree, that's just another reason for making sure they don't land the WH in '16.All these people breaking federal law is good news? The federal government could confiscate this tax money as ill-gotten gains.
Red states have sales taxes, too. It's not just for liberals, so...How about letting the poor and middle class keep their money. Libs have a nasty habit of sinking their vamp fangs into the poor and middle class while claiming to be their friends. Damn with friends like liberals who needs enemies.You'd rather it go into the pockets of narco-terrorists?So liberals have vamp sucked $200 million dollars out of the pockets of the poor and middle class, while addling their brains with drugs, and they celebrate this? WTF libs.
As opposed to what, conservatives who don't give a shit about them at all?We are talking about liberals who claim to be BFF of the poor and middle class yet who vamp onto them sucking them dry with taxes and fees.
