Bryanb337 t1_j29rcov wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:55 PM

Reply to comment by theotherfamousBrad in New York’s first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana opens doors by GroundForcesWTX

I mean I can't be mad at money going to schools that need it. Not the kids' fault that their parents suck.

theotherfamousBrad t1_j29tqrh wrote on December 30, 2022 at 6:09 PM

I can, I have kids in my own public schools who's teachers need raises and equipment needs updating.

Bryanb337 t1_j29ufz9 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 6:14 PM

I'm sure they do and it does but if it's a matter of it going to where it's needed most and you have areas that don't even have the proper facilities to teach, that's a little more important than raises and equipment.

I'm a teacher so I certainly understand the desire for raises and better equipment but also understand that my school is not the only one in need.

theotherfamousBrad t1_j29wsc3 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 6:28 PM

We can agree to disagree there. Regardless - my point is that states are taxing the ever living fuck out of legal weed and it's forcing market dynamics to shift back to the illegal drug trades. Colorado saw a huge drop in MMJ sales this year because folks are sick of paying 30-40% taxes. Since growing your own or calling a dealer is cheaper, that's what people are going. Now the state is panicking because they are nowhere near their forecasts. Additionally - these taxes absolutely FUCK dispensary owners because they force them to lower prices. A ton of these places are going out of business because they operate on razon thin profit margins as-is. Meaning it leaves only the big guys (cooperations and conglomerates) who can afford to pay to play.