Taxing pot could become a political toking point

going_home · 02-24-2009, 08:59 PM

Caleeefornia....always looking for something new to tax.
They put up stop light cams to cut down on accidents,
but the have to pay a company to monitor them.
The money was to come from tickets from traffic violations.
The cameras are working, not enough money from tickets to
pay the monitoring company, so now they have to raise taxes to pay for it lol.

Now they want to legalize left handed cigarettes so they can tax them too lol.

Taxing pot could become a political toking point - Los Angeles Times

I know we have our share of dolts and rednecks here in Florida (dont get me started on the governor) , but theres certainly a reason California is called the land of fruits and nuts ....

russc · 02-24-2009, 09:07 PM

In my opinion, legalized and taxed pot is a matter of when, not if.

Harbinger[TG] · 02-24-2009, 09:08 PM

Lots of money to be made on pot.

If your state is losing money traffic violations will increase.

Eli · 02-24-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by going_home

I know we have our share of dolts and rednecks here in Florida (dont get me started on the governor) , but theres certainly a reason California is called the land of fruits and nuts ....

Yeah, but at least California doesn't get owned by nature every year.

spawnsharks · 02-24-2009, 09:12 PM

We need the money, I see pot as being less destructive than alcohol, and our jails are populated with far too many marijuana related "criminals"

Harbinger[TG] · 02-24-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Eli

Yeah, but at least California doesn't get owned by nature every year.

earthquakes and fires seem to happen frequently enough.

enzosrock · 02-24-2009, 09:17 PM

boom for everyone. "if you are smoking pot an driving if not like its a big deal, youre only going 10 mph."-Bill hicks (comedian)

Pif · 02-24-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Harbinger[TG]

earthquakes and fires seem to happen frequently enough.

Took the words out of my mouth.

pizzaluvr · 02-24-2009, 09:31 PM

As far as I can see it's good. Can only lead to more states/federal legalization.

enzosrock · 02-24-2009, 09:37 PM

did yall look at the poll on the page that going home posted. it said something like 94% are for legalization. most people are for it, and it it helps the government. now what is wrong with that????

02-24-2009, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
going_home Lions, Tigers, and Bears... Join Date: May 2007	Taxing pot could become a political toking point Caleeefornia....always looking for something new to tax. They put up stop light cams to cut down on accidents, but the have to pay a company to monitor them. The money was to come from tickets from traffic violations. The cameras are working, not enough money from tickets to pay the monitoring company, so now they have to raise taxes to pay for it lol. Now they want to legalize left handed cigarettes so they can tax them too lol. Taxing pot could become a political toking point - Los Angeles Times I know we have our share of dolts and rednecks here in Florida (dont get me started on the governor) , but theres certainly a reason California is called the land of fruits and nuts ....

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pizzaluvr Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arkansas	As far as I can see it's good. Can only lead to more states/federal legalization. __________________ MCB Feedback +26/-0 PBN Feedback +14/-0 I ball for Team Fracture B&E Paintball --- Wild World Paintball

02-24-2009, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
enzosrock Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: charlotte	boom for everyone. "if you are smoking pot an driving if not like its a big deal, youre only going 10 mph."-Bill hicks (comedian)

02-24-2009, 09:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
enzosrock Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: charlotte	did yall look at the poll on the page that going home posted. it said something like 94% are for legalization. most people are for it, and it it helps the government. now what is wrong with that????