(08-26-2024, 08:42 AM)Jaguarmeister Wrote:

(08-26-2024, 08:31 AM)Caldrac Wrote: Yeah, but, does this also open up the state politically flipping blue potentially? It feels like the majority of these states supporting this are blue, and, they're not the best states to live in.

It might be different county to county, but, imagine legalizing this as a state only to turn Florida into California or New York with a Gavin Newsom or Kathy Hochul type Governor.

It's funny, I am a Millenial, but, probably coming off as a religious Boomer bible thumper now.

It's just a weird situation for me to support. Everything has a price. If you would have asked me this question roughly seven to eight years ago? I would have been in full support.

Having enjoyed the hell out of Colorado's finest oils, bud and wax with dab rigs, pens and joints between Denver and Boulder.



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This is a good point about culture and mindset that I agree with, however, I think full legalization is inevitable.  I don't care if someone smokes weed and I know many who do.  I don't think it should be prosecuted unless someone is illegally dealing, but I also don't know that I'm interested in putting a vote in for that culture either.

I have this same stance, however, I just wonder what it will cost this state politically across the board.

I enjoy the way Florida is at the moment. Duval county recently flipping blue didn't surprise me though.

As our city has become less of a transient location and more of a transplant location for out of state movers during the pandemic.

The growth here is impressive but also a tad bit concerning, as, per usual, growth naturally brings on the challenges of growing pains.

I don't care if you smoke it. Grown up around it my whole life. Partake in it from time to time. So, I won't be a hypocrite in that regard.

Just not sure I am a fan of it being easily accessible for recreational use, especially with our state already deemed a prime location as a tourist spot and party hub.

Medically? I'll always support it. Especially for those in chronic pain or nearing the end of their existence. Would rather be stoned out of my mind with Rick Simpson Oil instead of doped out of mine with a strong opiod.

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(08-26-2024, 08:59 AM)Jagwired Wrote:

(08-26-2024, 08:42 AM)Jaguarmeister Wrote: This is a good point about culture and mindset that I agree with, however, I think full legalization is inevitable.  I don't care if someone smokes weed and I know many who do.  I don't think it should be prosecuted unless someone is illegally dealing, but I also don't know that I'm interested in putting a vote in for that culture either.

Unfortunately for life long conservative Floridians this is already in full swing. To much influx of blue state evacuees that flee their [BLEEP] because of blue policy and then just bring the same attitude and voting preference that they have always subscribed to our elections. Florida is purple headed to blue.

Yep. That's my concern right there. It is feeling purple at the moment. My fear is that we turn into California or New York going into the next decade.

Which would make life here interesting for me raising my son and trying to finish out as a railroader career wise.

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