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In reply to the discussion: AP: Ohio rejects Issue 3 to legalize marijuana [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)45. I agree. Not sure they should be selling in shops though, sorry. Alas, it didn't pass.
You won't see it back anytime soon, and the failure may impact other state efforts.
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Issue 1, the redistricting one is going to win. Issue 2 is close, but still winning so far. nt
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Nov 2015
#1
Keep in mind though that this doesn't directly affect congressional districts
NobodyHere
Nov 2015
#6
Do you think limiting the number of growers had anything to do with its defeat? nt
dflprincess
Nov 2015
#4
It will be interesting to hear if the media mentions the reason for the defeat
dflprincess
Nov 2015
#12
Giving the monopolies a 4 year head start means they can not be easily displaced
jeff47
Nov 2015
#21
Well, Ohio activists haven't manged to actually get an initiative on theballot.
Comrade Grumpy
Nov 2015
#53
GOOD...They Need To Be Put Down For Trying To Monopolize...Greedy Bastards!
billhicks76
Nov 2015
#22
I Can See That, But Oligopolies Already Control Most Commodities In This Country.
NonMetro
Nov 2015
#52
If not for the "monopolies," who would have put up the money to make this a viable issue?
Hoyt
Nov 2015
#35
We are talking Ohio here. First you need the money to get it on the ballot. Second, you need the
Hoyt
Nov 2015
#43
I agree. Not sure they should be selling in shops though, sorry. Alas, it didn't pass.
Hoyt
Nov 2015
#45
Well, the vote was not even close. And I don't think it was because of "monopolies." n/t
Hoyt
Nov 2015
#47
I would advise states to be careful of approving just any bill. WA did and we are paying for it.
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2015
#36
So take some of those millions in taxes, and pay for some inspections.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Nov 2015
#42
Good deal. It wasn't the right bill. Not to worry, I suspect it will come back again. nt
silvershadow
Nov 2015
#39