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Comrade Grumpy

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37. Colorado had already decriminalized pot possession. This is a real crime reduction:

Mon Jun 2, 2014, 05:17 PM

Jun 2014

Compared to the January-April period from 2013, 2014 has seen an overall reduction in both violent and property crimes since legalizing marijuana. This strikes down the statements made by opponents of the bill that legalization of the drug would lead to an increase in crime in the state. Notable reductions were seen in homicide (down by over 52%) and theft from motor vehicles (down by 36%), and all forms of violent crime saw a reduction in their incidence over this period.

Read more at http://guardianlv.com/2014/05/colorado-marijuana-sales-up-crime-down/#3X4lMgOPQu4qU0UA.99

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Colorado Weed Sales Raise Huge Amounts in Taxes and Crime Down 10 Percent [View all] eridani Jun 2014 OP

But haven't you heard......Marijuana causes DROUGHT!! thelordofhell Jun 2014 #1

Damn. No wonder Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #18

I just hope that the money goes to what it should yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #33

I just hope New Mexico sees this raptor_rider Jun 2014 #2

I have hopes that.... AnneD Jun 2014 #15

As fellow New Mexican abakan Jun 2014 #35

k&r n/t RainDog Jun 2014 #3

great the police force can be cut back and money saved used for something useful other than msongs Jun 2014 #4

Not only police, but court personnel and prison officials as well. OnlinePoker Jun 2014 #9

And killing the Mexican cartels. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #28

"Squibber" Enthusiast Jun 2014 #10

pre-roll frylock Jun 2014 #50

Come on Tennessee, don't let Colorado bogart all the good legislation! Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #5

"Come on Tennessee, don't let Colorado bogart all the good legislation!" KansDem Jun 2014 #12

DUzy!!!! riqster Jun 2014 #19

Thanks! KansDem Jun 2014 #44

Perfect, I believe you have a future in country music, KansDem. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #26

I do play banjo! KansDem Jun 2014 #43

Well here you go, nothing says "Foggy Mountain" like legalized weed in Colorado. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #46

That's not Country Joe and the Fish unterrified democrat Jun 2014 #51

Thanks! KansDem Jun 2014 #55

It's time to Natiomal with this! Are you listening, President Obama?? How about YOU, the candidates Ghost in the Machine Jun 2014 #6

Did you see the story where the marijuana sellers in Colorado threw a grenade in a baby's crib? AngryAmish Jun 2014 #7

For those unfamiliar with the reference you make: tblue37 Jun 2014 #23

Shit! Just shit!! Ishoutandscream2 Jun 2014 #30

Exactly. Makes you want to cry and scream at the same time, doesn't it? nt tblue37 Jun 2014 #31

Horrific :( n/t Aerows Jun 2014 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author SMC22307 Jun 2014 #8

C'mon the rest of you states... Get with the program! Blue Owl Jun 2014 #11

10% crime reduction? Victor_c3 Jun 2014 #13

Arresting young people with small amounts of tblue37 Jun 2014 #25

So, basically, it isn't a "real" reduction? Victor_c3 Jun 2014 #36

Colorado had already decriminalized pot possession. This is a real crime reduction: Comrade Grumpy Jun 2014 #37

Well..... AlbertCat Jun 2014 #40

K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #14

My town refuses to licence for recreational sales. bluedigger Jun 2014 #16

my question for WA and CO is shanti Jun 2014 #17

I am really curious about how this will play out as well. PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #20

Do they screen for alcohol? AlbertCat Jun 2014 #41

This is an issue for individual employers. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2014 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author shanti Jun 2014 #47

Employers can still do whatever they want eridani Jun 2014 #48

Wisconsin would be a lot better off if we had these signs a avery entry point-- Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #21

Any data on the sales of snack food items, laser shows, IronLionZion Jun 2014 #22

There is a perpetual line to get into Voodoo Donuts on East Colfax now. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2014 #38

My goodness! If this keeps up, we'll be able to take all the bars off the jails, recycle the MADem Jun 2014 #24

I'm so glad heaven05 Jun 2014 #27

K&R Louisiana1976 Jun 2014 #29

The security they have to implement in a dispensary is unbelievable. CrispyQ Jun 2014 #32

And... Hubert Flottz Jun 2014 #34

I believe you and I haven't had the pleasure of a visit yet, but I'm planning on it. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #45

Awesome song and place Uncle Joe. Hubert Flottz Jun 2014 #52

Thanks, Hubert Flottz, I'm definitely making plans on visiting that lovely state. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #57

K&R! Phlem Jun 2014 #39

Did anyone tell the head of DEA? joanbarnes Jun 2014 #49

I don't like pot Aerows Jun 2014 #53

But they damn near killed one NYT columnist!1!! pinboy3niner Jun 2014 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #58