Recent comments in /f/Pennsylvania

joeco316 t1_ja11x2m wrote

How would this actually be enforced? For the purposes of this question, let’s assume that the mmj database remains how it is now, inaccessible. Let’s say someone owns guns and has a medical marijuana card and medical marijuana. How would this violation be enforced, and by whom? Can local police arrest you for violating a federal but not state law? Can they “call in” feds if they discover this violation? Assuming you don’t have federal law enforcement officers investigating you for another reason, how would you come onto their radar?

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joeco316 t1_ja114s3 wrote

Can anyone answer what are the actual implications of this? It is a federal judge, but every commentary I’ve read on it sounds more like a “step in the right direction” than an actual change. I would assume that this is now the law of the land, but that doesn’t seem to be accurate. Does it have to go to the Supreme Court first? That doesn’t seem to be how other federal rulings usually work, but I don’t know enough to say for sure. When and how would this ruling actually apply to everyone in the country?

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Allemaengel t1_ja114rf wrote

I think the Skook will be your kind of place, lol.

Take I-78 west, get on Rt. 61 north at Cabela's and once you're past the mountain you're home. Cheap real estate, lots of guns, votes Republican, and not fans of vaccinations.

Of course, the Coal Region's gonna be a real cultural trip for anyone from NY.

You're gonna love the boilo, pierogies, and Pottsville's finest brewskis though.

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Pleasant-Affect8433 t1_ja10ido wrote

I totally understand wanting to be self sufficient in the modern world; it’s scary to be reliant on a system which could easily collapse. Pennsylvania is also an amazingly beautiful state, with plenty of virgin forests, vistas, and all of the natural wonders you could ask for. There are so many benefits from enjoying the outdoors in PA. When I was a camp counselor in the Poconos, I spent my only two hours off I was allowed a day hiking around the lakes and that was enough to calm any anxiety or stress from my day.

Berwick may be a fairly rural and conservative area but Pennsylvania becomes bluer and bluer with each election cycle, so the majority of the population aside from the typical rural dissenters are supportive of vaccines and harm reducing health policies. If this is going to be a problem, PA might not be the place for you.

I live in Pittsburgh during the school year and it’s quite a liberal city. A majority of spas, gyms, venues, etc, require vaccines and are supportive. Most people here are also vehemently anti-MAGA and “tyranny talk”, especially because a lot of Pittsburgh transplants moved here to escape that kind of hate and behavior. Randyland is super cool though!

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ksquad80 t1_ja0yfpa wrote

Yeah, if you use strictly for recreation that makes sense. But also know that you don't need to have severe or debilitating medical issues to qualify for a card, if you are using for stress management or a nagging injury it can qualify. Consultations can be done over the phone or online and are very straightforward.

As far as your name going on a list...your name is on a list anyway if you are going to Jersey.

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m3gajoules t1_ja0xetk wrote

Hi, nuclear engineer here. Your concerns are not based on science and fact. Even counting the nuclear issues you listed, the number of deaths per kWh. Source: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/rates-for-each-energy-source-in-deaths-per-billion-kWh-produced-Source-Updated_tbl2_272406182 (although based on your other opinions I don’t know that a scientific article will have much bearing to change your mind).

Also, you’ll hate Pittsburgh if you are against the “tyranny” of vaccination, masking, and lockdowns(although there are many people who probably think like you out in the other parts of the state). Additionally, with the fracking that occurs in Pennsylvania, there is still chance for water contamination and pollution.

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