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JackSteele33 t1_j601z2u wrote

Reply to What a tool by Matty_Bee63

They’re waiting for the federal government to legalize it.

There’s a plan in place already to sell it at the state liquor stores but they can’t until the banking issue is resolved.

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Hereforthemadness1 t1_j5zzygz wrote

Reply to What a tool by Matty_Bee63

Can tell you, the current Bedford Cheif is a former DEA suit, so if he has an archaic view on drugs, that’s likely your answer.

As for legalizing weed, yeah it should be a no brainer. Big pharma is the main reason it isn’t federally legal, that and the far right Christian powers who believe the 90’s commercial where the kid hits a joint then suck starts a shotgun. Weed is far less dangerous then alcohol, which we guzzle like water. And in fact has beneficial medical and therapeutic aspects (along with just being enjoyable as it) which alcohol does not. NH is very much behind the times, and as another commenter stated, losing a wicked lot of taxable sales to our neighboring states in pot sales.

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gagt04 t1_j5zz829 wrote

Reply to What a tool by Matty_Bee63

Meanwhile we have liquor stores run by the state. Weed does have its drawbacks, but it's nowhere near as bad as alcohol.

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PM_Georgia_Okeefe t1_j5zuzdo wrote

Reply to What a tool by Matty_Bee63

There is a school & police program that's essentially a local version of DARE. I was volunteering at another community event when the police chief asked if I wanted to volunteer for the anti-drug program.

The look on his face when I said I frequently used cannabis products was priceless.

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z-eldapin t1_j5zubbq wrote

How can we get the state to stop flapping it's lips about preventing child abuse and get them so start funding the system that actually looks into these cases?

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casinobolton t1_j5ztahc wrote

Reply to What a tool by Matty_Bee63

I agree, but dont see legalization happening anytime soon. The state is probably more than satisified with current take from liquor stores and lottery. Why make things more complicated?

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