The Derp
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This is a culmination of my thoughts based on observations following this subject here in Florida and nation wide. I have labeled it a C.T. because I have no proof and if it is true, it certainly is a conspiracy. I welcome additions to this theory and/or criticisms. (Unless the "criticism" is nothing more than: "You are a conservative fuckwad!")
Here in Florida, the voters voted overwhelmingly to make medicinal pot legal, yet, our state government refuses to move on it. that has been one of the main areas of discussion for local and state politics. I used to think the reason was because they really thought the voters were wrong on this. Many people I've discussed this with believe that pot is bad for you and that it's a gateway drug. that is where the discussion mostly centers.
I now believe that the reason Florida and maybe other states are not acting is a bit more insidious.
Ever wonder why Big Tobacco, and Big Pharma are not getting into the market for pot both medicinal and recreational? It's already a multi-billion dollar industry with all indications of growing by incredible numbers in the future. Pot could certainly save Big Tobacco. the reason, I believe is that it's still a federal crime and that transportation across state lines is a federal crime. They are waiting, they don't have a choice. meanwhile, mom and pop pot businesses are growing, especially in the states where it is completely legal.
So what's happening here in Florida? Well the politicians, both democrat and republican are dragging their feet at the behest of their benefactors, both Big Pharma and Big Tobacco. Delay delay delay, pinch, squeeze, and then heavily regulate when you end up where you can no longer delay. They do not want to seem mom and pop stores getting rich like in Colorado and Washington before they have had a chance to see if they can stifle and control pot here.
I do not know where else in America this kind of thing is happening and that's part of the reason I'm sharing my theory here.
Discuss, support, criticize, or shoot down....GO
I actually agree with you on this one. Pot's not a gateway drug. If it was, Seth Rogen would be 100 pounds and constantly bleeding from his nose.