Out Here
by Debbie Miller
Out Here…Medical Marijuana Pharmacies
On my way home the other day, this sign was posted at the off ramp at Lynn Road. I snapped a picture, thinking it would be a good story for the “burbs”. The next day, the sign was gone. Hmmmm….interesting. Was the sign gone because the city doesn’t allow signs? Was it gone because of it’s message? Was it someone from the city that took it down, or a “do gooder” who doesn’t support medical marijuana? I’m not sure of the answer. But, I’m thinking there probably is room for argument on this topic.
Would you support (maybe not financially, but morally) a medical marijuana pharmacy in our area? Would the tax benefit outweigh any issues you might have with such a business if it was located in your neighborhood?
This isn’t a new issue, it’s been debated in the papers, on the news, and on message boards since the state legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes in 2003. But I can honestly say, this is the first time I’ve seen a sign in Thousand Oaks for it.
Tags: bill 420, debbie miller, medical marijuana, out here, pharmacy
On my way home the other day, this sign was posted at the off ramp at Lynn Road. I snapped a picture, thinking it would be a good story for the “burbs”. The next day, the sign was gone. Hmmmm….interesting. Was the sign gone because the city doesn’t allow signs? Was it gone because of it’s message? Was it someone from the city that took it down, or a “do gooder” who doesn’t support medical marijuana? I’m not sure of the answer. But, I’m thinking there probably is room for argument on this topic.
Would you support (maybe not financially, but morally) a medical marijuana pharmacy in our area? Would the tax benefit outweigh any issues you might have with such a business if it was located in your neighborhood?
This isn’t a new issue, it’s been debated in the papers, on the news, and on message boards since the state legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes in 2003. But I can honestly say, this is the first time I’ve seen a sign in Thousand Oaks for it.
Tags: bill 420, debbie miller, medical marijuana, out here, pharmacy
Great story, Debbie! I actually saw the sign myself and couldn’t believe one would be posted in conservative T.O. Legalizing marijuana is so long-overdue. Its medical benefits are countless AND if legalized, it would solve all of our state’s budget problems as well.
What are the downsides of legalized marijuana?
Isn’t the medical marijuana pharmacy on Thousand Oaks Blvd? It’s going to be bought and sold anyway. Make it legit just like a liquor store. People with medical needs should be able to get what they need. You can’t get it unless you have a prescription. Alcohol is far worse. Kids can get their hands on alcohol very easily — not so with the stuff in a medical marijuana shop.
How about an interview with one of the local proprietors?
I think if marijuana becomes legal in the state of California (not just medical) then our budget crisis could be solved.
What would be the repercussions to legalizing it for everyone, and collecting taxes on it?
I’ll be following up with an interview soon…