mangusman07 t1_j45u2x2 wrote on January 13, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Reply to comment by Weary_Ad7119 in Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to cut state gas tax by wildfireonvenus

What makes you think paying $175-$225 per year in license renewal fees isn't a barrier of entry to many in our state?

squatcharchist t1_j45x8d6 wrote on January 13, 2023 at 11:41 AM

Why require a license in the first place if they’re pretending it’s medicinal only? I’ve never needed a license for Tylenol. Either make it recreational or decriminalize if it’s just for the revenue or let people get their medicine.

Weary_Ad7119 t1_j45yh7w wrote on January 13, 2023 at 11:55 AM

I never said it wasn't a dumb program. I just think it's already heavily used and most recreational users already are on it. Folks have lost their shit over a question about market penetration 🤣. Y'all need a joint.

squatcharchist t1_j45ze5r wrote on January 13, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Wasn’t disagreeing with you, figured I could expand on the point. Don’t even smoke due to work, just think the whole thing is crazy.

Weary_Ad7119 t1_j45yc2s wrote on January 13, 2023 at 11:53 AM

Never said it wasn't. I just question how many people are kept off the program and how much additional revenue it would bring in. Not that we can prove it either way but I'd be happy to make a bet that 85% of stoners have their mmj card and are using the program. I just can't see a huge influx in tax revenue. I'm all for recreational. Folks are getting their pitchforks out over their weed 🤣.

mangusman07 t1_j4669eg wrote on January 13, 2023 at 1:10 PM

Can't use banks

Can't buy edibles

People are being denied jobs because they possess a MMJ card https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2022/09/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-job-fired/

What about all the people who are curious to try it, but aren't going to go out of their way to get diagnosed with anxiety (or are 'lucky' enough to have a more serious medical issue), get approved for MMJ by a certified MMJ doctor, pay the state $50 for a card, wait two weeks for it in the mail, and then fight through the first-timer scpheel at the dispensary?

What about the tax money wasted on policing/arresting/convicting marijuana use?

There is a ton of tax revenue yet to be captured by legalization. I'm glad you're not opposed to legalization, but you're getting downvoted (by others) for stating your opinion as supposed fact. https://www.cato.org/tax-budget-bulletin/budgetary-effects-ending-drug-prohibition here's an article that discusses decriminalization vs legalization and the impact on tax revenue, in case you'd like an informed opinion.