I completely agree with Mike and completely disagree with Alexander. I guarantee you that dispensaries do not buy from illegal growing operations. Why would they run that risk? From a business standpoint it would not make any sense.
The fact that so much time and resources (money) is being spent to shut down marijuana growers and dispensaries shows the poor judgment of law enforcement agencies at all levels (government, state, city). I would rather have my tax dollars be spent on stopping REAL violent crimes such as Rape and Murder.
How many acts of violence are committed each year because of marijuana? Less than 10. How many rapes are committed each month in Santa Barbara alone? About 10 according to the 2000 census. Would you rather law enforcement stop dispensaries or work on larger and more dangerous crimes plaguing the community?
And the issue of it only costing the price of the stamp is grossly understated. Money is spent on investigation and someone actually sitting down and writing the letter. Tax dollars are spent on hiring lawyers to oversee the (potential) seizing of assets. How much money is wasted on these often fruitless efforts?
Alexander, you should think carefully about your actions. Many times you will think you are acting morally when in fact you are creating larger problems than some noises in the night.
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Posted on September 27 at 4:32 p.m.
I completely agree with Mike and completely disagree with Alexander. I guarantee you that dispensaries do not buy from illegal growing operations. Why would they run that risk? From a business standpoint it would not make any sense.
The fact that so much time and resources (money) is being spent to shut down marijuana growers and dispensaries shows the poor judgment of law enforcement agencies at all levels (government, state, city). I would rather have my tax dollars be spent on stopping REAL violent crimes such as Rape and Murder.
How many acts of violence are committed each year because of marijuana? Less than 10. How many rapes are committed each month in Santa Barbara alone? About 10 according to the 2000 census. Would you rather law enforcement stop dispensaries or work on larger and more dangerous crimes plaguing the community?
And the issue of it only costing the price of the stamp is grossly understated. Money is spent on investigation and someone actually sitting down and writing the letter. Tax dollars are spent on hiring lawyers to oversee the (potential) seizing of assets. How much money is wasted on these often fruitless efforts?
Alexander, you should think carefully about your actions. Many times you will think you are acting morally when in fact you are creating larger problems than some noises in the night.
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