Marijuana Legalization in Canada and Michigan

[Honky Tonk]

Daily Marijuana Use And Highly Potent Weed Linked To Psychosis

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...d-to-psychosis

If you dig deep, you'll find that Marijuana, just like alcohol and prescription drugs, has good points as well as a lot of bad points. I have friends who have smoked for years. One was told, by his doctor, to quit because the tar build up was killing him. Do you ever go to dinner with friends, who's prerequisite is the restaurant HAS to have a bar? 8 drinks later, "this is the best fried baloney in the world". Yep, no issues there.

[Zacha341]

I hear that HT - not good times watching someone dissolved into their cups [[drinking to dissipation)...... But their are cases of marijuana induced paranoia, but you almost cannot criticize it at all in some circles. I think the jury is still out, especially considering the higher level of THC in todays weed.

My main concern is its use in kids, teens ala the developing brain. Also, I don't like how in some cases marijuana is being touted almost as a cure-all/ nostrum. And yes, I have a friend that had to switch to the edibles as their lungs could not do the smoke any longer.

[Bong-Man]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/ne...imit/39284865/

Sanity prevails yet again.

[Jimaz]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/ne...imit/39284865/

Sanity prevails yet again.

The panel instead recommended that the state continue to use roadside sobriety tests to determine if a driver is impaired.

This might be a good time to study the effectiveness of those roadside sobriety tests too. I imagine they haven't been brought up to date with technology.

Judging by advancements in flight simulators, I'd bet a really accurate test could be designed with a portable driving simulator. That should work for any kind of impairment and would be more closely related to actual driving ability than, say, touching your nose. LOL!

[Zacha341]

https://www.freep.com/story/money/ca...fs/1146316001/

Thousands sign up for FCA's Detroit job info

Qualifications include [[minimal 45 days marijuana free to pass):

- Pass a drug screen and physical administered before starting work. Marijuana use for any reason [[recreational or prescription) is not permitted. Any applicant who uses marijuana will fail FCA’s drug test, and will be disqualified from the application process.

[Jimaz]

https://www.freep.com/story/money/ca...fs/1146316001/

Thousands sign up for FCA's Detroit job info

Qualifications include [[minimal 45 days marijuana free to pass):

- Pass a drug screen and physical administered before starting work. Marijuana use for any reason [[recreational or prescription) is not permitted. Any applicant who uses marijuana will fail FCA’s drug test, and will be disqualified from the application process.

That sounds reasonable.

Many people who are readily employable already have jobs, said Erik Gordon, a law professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

“I don’t think it’ll be easy to fill this many jobs,” Gordon said, but “it appears that they’re making a big effort. It doesn’t look like one of those PR releases followed by nothing. It appears to be a genuine effort. But you still have to match jobs to people,” Gordon said, noting that a severe auto sales slump would also affect FCA's ability to hire so many workers...

It will be interesting if they have to relax that requirement "for some jobs." I've seen other employers have to do that because of the tight job market.

[401don]

That sounds reasonable.It will be interesting if they have to relax that requirement "for some jobs." I've seen other employers have to do that because of the tight job market.

4,300 of the jobs are unskilled labor. I would think it would very easy to hire people starting at 17.00 plus benefits. They will vacate lower paying jobs in warehouses, maintenance, retail, etc. that will be difficult to fill.

[Bong-Man]

https://abcnews.go.com/US/nevada-1st...ry?id=63656557

Hopefully the first of many.

[Zacha341]

Not extending to aviation, for example I hope......

[Richard]

https://abcnews.go.com/US/nevada-1st...ry?id=63656557

Hopefully the first of many.

The law, however, will not apply to people up for jobs as firefighters and public safety positions, including emergency medical technicians, according to the legislation.

Why would they say that if they have no concerns about being stoned on the job?

The real test is going to be when there is an accident and a insurance claim is placed and denied for being under the influence.

[Zacha341]

Yep, litigation will win out and set the tone for use. Litigation seems to have little moral or necessity for such!

[Richard]

Yea there seems to be a lot of,we will cross that bridge when we get to it,going on.

Its like when the lottery or casinos became cash cows for states,we will just throw them in there and worry about the ramifications later,as long as they are generating fast cash.

Even in a car accident,at fault or not,the impaired driving will be lawyer fodder,it will not matter if it plays a role or not.

The scary part is with the roadside sobriety tests,lots of people have been arrested and jailed in the past due to faulty testing equipment,I hope this does not add to that list.

[Wesley Mouch]

https://abcnews.go.com/US/nevada-1st...ry?id=63656557

Hopefully the first of many.

No IQ tests. No drug tests. No wage history review. No SAT scores. No face-to-face, only blind auditions.

Perhaps rather than prohibit, the government should just require all hiring to be by lottery.

[Bong-Man]

No IQ tests. No drug tests. No wage history review. No SAT scores. No face-to-face, only blind auditions.

Perhaps rather than prohibit, the government should just require all hiring to be by lottery.

A credit report, academic records, police background check, personal interviews, and even social media, go a long way when filling in the blanks on an unknown individual. Some drug tests can be easily manipulated these days, and can also be used to discriminate against medical conditions. Sobriety tests are a bigger joke. Many problem alcoholics are binge drinkers, and have no problem going dry for a scheduled test. Federal jobs are of course not covered by this law.

Nevada is a bit of a special case because of the gambling industry. They are subject to Federal laws also, but you can bet the casinos and other businesses on the strip will do everything they can to prepare to make money off of the marijuana industry once the legal doors blow open...and that's a matter of time. Captain Bone-Spurs talked a good legal game before the election, but now it doesn't serve his base. He won't be in charge forever though.

[Zacha341]

^^^ Bone-Spurs! LOL!

[Canadian Visitor]

'Edibles' will become legal in Canada in mid-December.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/edi...ules-1.5175689

[Richard]

^ you gotta love some of the stuff they come up with.

The products will require child-resistant and child-proof packaging, and products must not "be appealing to youth."

I have a hard time opening child-proof packaging,how are they going to make edibles not appealing to children?

Some look like gummy bears,what kid does not find a gummy bear not appealing,the whole concept behind edibles is making them look appealing,outside of making them look like a turd this is going to be interesting to watch unfold.

How come they do not just figure children finding and eating edibles,like they are already doing and overdosing a sort of acceptable risk for the greater cause?

[Zacha341]

^^^ It will be an acceptable risk [[kids obtaining/ eating the edibles) until deemed otherwise.

[Honky Tonk]

^ you gotta love some of the stuff they come up with.

The products will require child-resistant and child-proof packaging, and products must not "be appealing to youth."

I have a hard time opening child-proof packaging,how are they going to make edibles not appealing to children?

Some look like gummy bears,what kid does not find a gummy bear not appealing,the whole concept behind edibles is making them look appealing,outside of making them look like a turd this is going to be interesting to watch unfold.

How come they do not just figure children finding and eating edibles,like they are already doing and overdosing a sort of acceptable risk for the greater cause?

It's going to be designed to do exactly what it's been designed to do, prepare the next generation for usage. Remember cigarette advertising in the 60s and 70s? I believe it was Winston that did a 5 minute spot, using Fred and Barney, on the old Flintstones series. [[the commercial can be found on Ya'll Tube) Or the Camel cartoon caricature? Who was their target audience? Same with alcohol. No one ever shows the after effects of addiction, they only show cool guys and hot chicks, and everyone has a drink in their hand. Two types of people pushing marijuana legalization, those looking to make money, and those already hooked. The handful it actually "helps" are a minority.

[Bong-Man]

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Considering a Tide Pod bares a remarkable resemblance to your grandma's ...... bag, I think you're being beyond paranoid, and really just plain silly.

I find that article to be quite logical, and the concerns expressed to be legitimate. All reasonable precautions should be taken and addressed.

Your Mom capped the electrical outlets and gated the stairs when you were a toddler. When I was 8, Dad took me downstairs, pointed at the radial power saw and told me, "Touch this and I'll kick your ass !". A few years later your Dad marked the whiskey bottles, locked up the guns and ammunition, and may have had to hide the car keys. It's nothing more than another angle of responsible parenting. No reason to be "Helen Lovejoy".

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...9132&FORM=VIRE

[Honky Tonk]

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Considering a Tide Pod bares a remarkable resemblance to your grandma's ...... bag, I think you're being beyond paranoid, and really just plain silly.

I find that article to be quite logical, and the concerns expressed to be legitimate. All reasonable precautions should be taken and addressed.

Your Mom capped the electrical outlets and gated the stairs when you were a toddler. When I was 8, Dad took me downstairs, pointed at the radial power saw and told me, "Touch this and I'll kick your ass !". A few years later your Dad marked the whiskey bottles, locked up the guns and ammunition, and may have had to hide the car keys. It's nothing more than another angle of responsible parenting. No reason to be "Helen Lovejoy".

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...9132&FORM=VIRE

You wear your habit like a proud flag. Most people with compulsive habits do. I can understand why you're labeling me paranoid and silly. Try looking @ the Tide packs before you hit the bong, man. The person that has one lung removed due to lung cancer continues to smoke with the other. Knock yourself out, it's your life.

[Richard]

^ he age dated you,electric outlet safety measures did not come out until the late 70s early 80s,so that puts you in your 30s.

I still think they should have just decriminalized it,like it used to be,total legalization is opening up a massive Pandora’s box.

Apple,Google and the other big tech companies put up the funds to build the manufacturing and research and development facilities.I do not think they are in it for the ability to have a occasional puff.

Interesting enough they are federally inspected and approved.

How did they do that when the feds still consider it illegal?

[Zacha341]

^^^ For sure it's deluxe busted itch-a-sketch distorted in many directions. Perhaps too far gone to shake to a clean screen of coherence or agreement. Government policy will give and take as they always do [[at their discretion and time table).

I'm somewhat pragmatic: I you want the broadest employment options I advise young people to consider opting out of marijuana use--especially at the beginning of ones career.

If employment is a priority.

[Bong-Man]

^ he age dated you,electric outlet safety measures did not come out until the late 70s early 80s,so that puts you in your 30s.

Actually, I never saw his post before posting mine. Most of my examples are meant to be generic in nature. However, resorting to stereotypes will earn a response. Lack of motivation, non-social, bad sperm count, dead brain cells, large male breasts, orange fingernails from Dorito binges, dried-out follicle glands, etc...To me these are all akin to past stereotypes towards, race, sex orientation, Jews, and others. Those things just distract from a logical and adult conversation towards any issue.

Apple,Google and the other big tech companies put up the funds to build the manufacturing and research and development facilities.I do not think they are in it for the ability to have a occasional puff.

After various searches produced zero results, what are you referring to ? I know of alcohol and tobacco companies investing here and in Canada. Please provide a link.

[Zacha341]

LOL! Orange fingernails? Maybe not. Motivation and ambition.... well...

A nugget of wisdom ala Ordell Robbie: You know, you smoke too much of that shit, that shits gonna rob you of your own ambition [[0:18)!