Weed likely to be legalized in Mi in16. Leaders kicking and screaming about it.

**CassTechGrad** · May-31-15, 09:49 AM

I’m opposed to marijuana because of the devastating effect it is having on the planet and the direct and indirect negative impact it is having on human life.

The massive amount of energy needed to grow marijuana indoors comes from coal fired power plants which pollute the air. The materials needed to equip the greenhouses are manufactured using petroleum and other toxic substances. The chemicals, trees, and raw mineral products needed to make rolling papers, matches, and other paraphernalia used to smoke pot damage the planet and hurt the environment. The run-off from fertilizers used to grow marijuana outside pollutes rivers and streams. Trucks and cars that transport the pot give off exhaust fumes which foul the air we breathe. So how many lives are lost world wide due to the bad air, bad water, toxic soil, and a polluted environment because of all the poisons we create to get high? Normally, liberal publications attack industries that do this much damage to the planet but the pot business strangely gets a pass.

**Zacha341** · May-31-15, 10:41 AM

Maybe NPR or Daily Kos can do some investigative articles on all that......?

It does not fit the right 'narrative' that is why there's little discussion. Maybe Monsanto can get their share of weed acreage. Then maybe the media will take hold.

Anyway, you can best bet when weed becomes a corporate, consumable commodity full-out, it will not matter what impact it has agriculturally or whatever. Wall street positioning will be key. By then perhaps even the employers will catch up to modify their screening policies for some jobs.

And yeah, the casinos here in the D allow people toting oxygen canisters in the casinos right along side folks lighting up cigarettes and cigars. I saw this often when I was a gambler. No problem, ahem. Lots of things get a pass if the money factor warrants such.

Originally Posted by CassTechGrad

Normally, liberal publications attack industries that do this much damage to the planet but the pot business strangely gets a pass.

**old guy** · May-31-15, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by CassTechGrad

I’m opposed to marijuana because of the devastating effect it is having on the planet and the direct and indirect negative impact it is having on human life.

The massive amount of energy needed to grow marijuana indoors comes from coal fired power plants which pollute the air. The materials needed to equip the greenhouses are manufactured using petroleum and other toxic substances. The chemicals, trees, and raw mineral products needed to make rolling papers, matches, and other paraphernalia used to smoke pot damage the planet and hurt the environment. The run-off from fertilizers used to grow marijuana outside pollutes rivers and streams. Trucks and cars that transport the pot give off exhaust fumes which foul the air we breathe. So how many lives are lost world wide due to the bad air, bad water, toxic soil, and a polluted environment because of all the poisons we create to get high? Normally, liberal publications attack industries that do this much damage to the planet but the pot business strangely gets a pass.

You are being sarcastic, aren't you?

**Wheels** · June-01-15, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by CassTechGrad

I’m opposed to marijuana because of the devastating effect it is having on the planet and the direct and indirect negative impact it is having on human life.

The massive amount of energy needed to grow marijuana indoors comes from coal fired power plants which pollute the air. The materials needed to equip the greenhouses are manufactured using petroleum and other toxic substances. The chemicals, trees, and raw mineral products needed to make rolling papers, matches, and other paraphernalia used to smoke pot damage the planet and hurt the environment. The run-off from fertilizers used to grow marijuana outside pollutes rivers and streams. Trucks and cars that transport the pot give off exhaust fumes which foul the air we breathe. So how many lives are lost world wide due to the bad air, bad water, toxic soil, and a polluted environment because of all the poisons we create to get high? Normally, liberal publications attack industries that do this much damage to the planet but the pot business strangely gets a pass.

WOW! You go way beyond hugging a tree!