Republicans Use Cannabis Smell Complaints as 'excuse' to Oppose Legalization, Advocates Say

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Norml argues lawmakers exaggerate scent complaints to support policies banning public use of marijuana

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Sorry in this I agree. walking through Baltimore Inner Harbour area last week smelled like skunk ---. And people were openly smoking. I'm for leglization, but I really don't want to walk through a cloud of that

#1 | Posted by kiltedgeek at 2024-06-30 12:04 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

"...walking through Baltimore Inner Harbour area last week smelled like skunk ---."

Of all the possible waterfront smells, that seems fairly benign.

Frankly, it's why all the jasmine and honeysuckle is planted between the waterfront and the homestead.

#2 | Posted by Danforth at 2024-06-30 12:10 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

*Smiles and takes another hit of sweet California sunshine.*

The pacific ocean is our air conditioner. Costs nothing to run and I turn it on just by opening a window.

#3 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-06-30 12:25 PM | Reply

Maybe they'll just mandate 'edibles' only : )

#4 | Posted by MSgt at 2024-06-30 12:36 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

where's are schedule reduction joe? EO will work you know ....like on the border

#5 | Posted by brerrabbit at 2024-06-30 03:25 PM | Reply

Gotta keep marijuana illegal.

It's necessary to keeping prisons full.

#6 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-06-30 03:42 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 7

On the one hand they're being --------- on the other hand Kevin Smith gave up weed last year citing health concerns.

#7 | Posted by Tor at 2024-06-30 03:48 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

If it's the smell that bothers them, then just ban it in the cities. Rural Americans live with the smell of actual skunks, along with a number of other "smells of nature", all the time.

I'd suspect they're just grasping at reasons to protect other industries who lobby heavily against cannabis. Pharma and cotton come to mind.

#8 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2024-06-30 04:28 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Kevin Smith has had a number of reasons to be concerned about his health.

#9 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2024-06-30 04:30 PM | Reply

#1 | POSTED BY KILTEDGEEK

Suck it up, you'll get used to it.

#10 | Posted by rstybeach11 at 2024-06-30 05:00 PM | Reply

"Kevin Smith has had a number of reasons to be concerned about his health."

The fat from the munchies gave him a near fatal heart attack. He's also admitted that he's worried the THC has damaged his brain.

#11 | Posted by Tor at 2024-06-30 05:40 PM | Reply

Edibles and vape

#12 | Posted by hamburglar at 2024-06-30 07:28 PM | Reply

Edibles and vape...#12 POSTED BY HAMBURGLAR

Home grown flower rules!

#13 | Posted by brerrabbit at 2024-06-30 08:17 PM | Reply

@#1 ... but I really don't want to walk through a cloud of that ...

Maybe there ought to be rules regarding that ~cloud~ similar to cigarette and cigar smoke clouds.

I'd not be opposed to that.

#14 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-06-30 08:28 PM | Reply

When I lived in California

Gilroy smelled like garlic
Vacaville smelled like onions
Redlands smelled like orange blossoms
Greenfield smelled like broccoli
Norco smelled like cowpoo
Bakersfield smelled like crude oil
Humbold smelled like

via GIPHY

#15 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2024-07-01 08:43 AM | Reply

And I object to the smell of coal fired power plants. Live with it.

#16 | Posted by morris at 2024-07-01 11:14 AM | Reply

#11 | POSTED BY TOR

We're all going to die of something. For me, the benefits I think I get from cannabis outweigh the possible problems. There are many ailments I would rather treat with cannabis than pharmaceuticals.

Fat from munchies? Stereotype much? Seems like his own laziness. I know many cannabis users who are very active and in excellent shape.

#17 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2024-07-01 12:52 PM | Reply

Republicans Use Cannabis Smell Complaints as 'excuse' to Oppose Legalization, Advocates Say

Because rolling coal smells like lavender.

#18 | Posted by Nixon at 2024-07-01 02:26 PM | Reply

"We're all going to die of something."

I heard that as an excuse to do what ever jack wagons wanted during covid.

#19 | Posted by Tor at 2024-07-01 04:26 PM | Reply

Repugs cherish the stench of the demented orange pedo's diaper.

#20 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-07-01 04:28 PM | Reply

I'd love for them to legalize it. If they did, I'd buy my guns from an FFL dealer, instead of exclusively private transactions.

#21 | Posted by willowby at 2024-07-01 10:18 PM | Reply