Cannabis Could Save California's Economy
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High Finance (2010): With $3 billion in tax revenue expected from legalisation, the people of California are ready to vote for dope. For similar stories, see: Every Drug is Legal in Portugal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BdA0Wod-_M Could Thailand's War on Drugs Be an Excuse to Make Political Undesirables Disappear? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcViBSsEEW8 The Tobacco Industry is Burning a Hole in Indonesia's Population https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9TFUzWzgOo Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/journeymanpictures For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/film/4861 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures Groaning under the weight of a $19 billion deficit, California has hatched a plan to legalise its cannabis trade. "I'd be dead without it", says mom Angel, who is prescribed cannabis by her doctor. For almost fifteen years now, medical use of the drug has been legal in the USA. In the 60s cannabis was something that freaks and hippies smoked to get high. But since then public attitudes have changed radically. Now, it is California's biggest cash-crop. Tom Ammiano of the California Assembly, a one time warrior on the war on drugs, argues that legalising a $16 billion industry "could go a long way" to easing the near-bankrupt state's problems. "The mantra is: prohibition is chaos and regulation is control". Though the Canna-business has increasing support, its critics are still vocal. "It's a major cause of dependence...of highway fatalities...It's a serious problem, especially for youth", reminds Dr. Dupont, former head of drug policy and spearhead of the 'just say no' campaign. Yet public opinion is behind the latest proposal. A poll shows that Californians will vote yes to a legal marijuana trade. Not because they want to smoke it, but because they want to tax it. ABC Australia – Ref. 4861 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.
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betcha DuPont ain't complaining about drug abuse when his old ass is downing Viagra a mile a minute!!!
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she doesn't get high from marijuana, something somebody would definitely say when they're high as hell!
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Like any proposition, the money goes to the politicians, first. Hey! Where did the money go? We should put a picture of Waldo on all money given to governments.
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dont just blindly vote yes for this read what your voting for! i plan to vote no on this bill none of the taxes go to schools roads etc it all goes to a slush fund to fund law enforcement of people smoking in b public dui check points growing 7 plants holding over an ounce growing outside etc. unlike other initiatives this one can be amended ( any part) by a majority vote of legislature.it also sets up a convoluted set of rules that will make it impossible for mom and pop growers to bring affordable prices to market. big bussiness will just sit back for 5 year then come and take over. we can do better vote no in nov. 215 already legalizes in californa propp 64 is a step bwrds
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So theres still a Dupont in there spouting histeria .
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