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In reply to the discussion: As Pot Becomes Legal, We've Got to Fight Against Corporate Control of Cannabis [View all]cleanhippie
(19,705 posts)17. I like that. Well done!
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As Pot Becomes Legal, We've Got to Fight Against Corporate Control of Cannabis [View all]
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
OP
A version of decriminalization makes sense. Small sales should be okay as well.
DirkGently
Feb 2013
#49
I agree with all your arguments. Legalize it, let the police go after thieves and
MADem
Feb 2013
#52
Well, that's the thing. If it's legal, it's easy as pie to grow your own; most prospective consumers
Nay
Feb 2013
#36
I don't want to patronize boutique producers. I want to BE a producer and be able to
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#19
Yeah. Anyone with the MILLIONS of dollars it takes to set up a winery, brewery, or distillery,
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#24
I think it's already heading that way in AZ. Not there yet, but I see it coming. It's going to be
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Feb 2013
#44
I agree that there needs to be personal, non-commercial home cultivation allowed.
Comrade Grumpy
Feb 2013
#35
Unless you intend to be a larger brewpub and restaurant, millions are not needed.
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#23
I shouldn't have to spend hundreds of thousands to set up a commercial pot farm so I can
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#26
Whoa! The discussion was about averting corporate control, not home grows.
Comrade Grumpy
Feb 2013
#41
It's a real concern. I really want it to be fully legal, but anyone should be able to grow it and
limpyhobbler
Feb 2013
#25
Sadly its already too late... The fda has already given the patent rights
Drew Richards
Feb 2013
#34