I live in New York, a state that prides itself on being progressive, and the people, for the most part, are. New York has always been way behind the curve on drug laws such as the Rockefeller laws. While the majority of its citizens most likely support legalization, the politicians stubbornly drag their feet on the issue. A: is this due to money in politics (tobacco, alcohol, prison) or is it something else? B: what can be done to speed the process up?
Also, a year or two ago NY was in the process of issuing 5 permits to grow medical marijuana. The permits cost $200,000 if I remember correct. Is this a common occurance where the state eliminates competition from local farmers by placing fees so high that only corporations can afford them?
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I live in New York, a state that prides itself on being progressive, and the people, for the most part, are. New York has always been way behind the curve on drug laws such as the Rockefeller laws. While the majority of its citizens most likely support legalization, the politicians stubbornly drag their feet on the issue. A: is this due to money in politics (tobacco, alcohol, prison) or is it something else? B: what can be done to speed the process up?
Also, a year or two ago NY was in the process of issuing 5 permits to grow medical marijuana. The permits cost $200,000 if I remember correct. Is this a common occurance where the state eliminates competition from local farmers by placing fees so high that only corporations can afford them?
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