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> next thing you know there’s a line wrapped around the block

Poor work performance is always a solvable problem.

I don't think this objection is a significant concern in the complicated social response to the legalization movement.

> There’s just no fear anymore and limited social taboo

I'd hesitate to use such moralistic language. I don't care why an impaired person is impaired. I care that they are not doing things that endanger others, or themselves.

> Getting high is literally just to get a buzz. So pretty self indulgent

I think that's overly simplistic. My point was that a lot of things people do end up being inconvenient for others. Tourism brings in money, sure, but so does cannabis sales.

I can't justify having an opinion on how other people choose to enjoy their day. Tourism, standing in line at the brunch place, dog parks, lazy strolls along the riverfront, recreational chemistry...it's all good.

I'd always prefer that they didn't impede my plans for the day, but I, and my day, are not more important than they and theirs. I would like to have social/legal support for controlling their actions if they endanger others. This is established though, so I don't see an issue.



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