Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2379124)

Native American reservations (Seminoles) will capitalize first, this would be well ahead of statewide commercialization. State licensed stores will have to sell at controlled prices much higher than the “Res” price. Eventually the two markets will compete, but the real smoke screen will be the origin of your marijuana purchase. Consumers overwhelmingly will opt for the best product for the best price. Why shouldn’t they?

Eventually marijuana prices will decrease because of competition with other sources (Native American and others) and the saturation of the market.

Marijuana is already everywhere, so what would be the purpose of repeating Colorado’s Amendment 64 mistake?

Oh boy, we get the toll on its youth like other states are getting. Increased use and high school expulsions for possession. Is that a good thing?

I’m for leaving things just as they are.

Originally Posted by dougjb (Post 2379223)

Marijuana usage does not affect driving capability. This is an urban legend promoted by sheriffs so that they can keep their "bust" records high enough to justify the little work that the police do.

Originally Posted by opinionist (Post 2379277)

Amendment 4 eliminates parental rights to decide for a child and eliminates all abortion restrictions. Most pro-choice people want some limits. The lawyer-speak is intended to deceive.

Originally Posted by Haggar (Post 2379229)

Trulieve has spent $93,000,000 on trying to getting Amendment 3 passed. If the driving force behind this is a commercial enterprise selling MJ then it's hard to believe this is a good amendment. A single glass of alcohol can give one a pleasant feeling without being affected. MJ has an immediate effect physically and mentally. What we don't need are more people with diminished capacity in the world.

And we certainly don't need people smoking MJ is an open area where children can inhale it.

Originally Posted by dougjb (Post 2379223)

Marijuana usage does not affect driving capability. This is an urban legend promoted by sheriffs so that they can keep their "bust" records high enough to justify the little work that the police do.

Besides, anyone who thinks marijuana use is not already rampant has stuck their head in the sand. Too many of our youth have been arrested for marijuana possession which has broad ramifications for their ability to get a job or enter a profession.

A great majority of our prison population consists of non-violent drug possession cases.Do you really want to continue to have your taxes keep going up so that these "offenders" are off the streets...while so many other "offenders" are using? That makes no sense. We have the largest prison population in the world. It is time to start sorting out the truly dangerous from those whom society simply wants to look down upon.

Originally Posted by mtdjed (Post 2379120)

I am guessing that half of the Voters in Florida go to the Booth having little knowledge of the Amendment process.

1 The amendments are for a change in the Florida State Constitution.
2 It takes a 60 % affirmative to make the change effective.
3 Who proposed the submittal of the Amendment for vote

The change to the constitution can negate the existing laws by superseding them.

New laws cannot override the constitution.

Given the above, are you ready to vote yes.

As an example, there are current laws against drugs. Amendment 3 wants to legalize Marijuana for more than medical uses.

Comments say that can provide an opportunity for new tax revenue, elimination of bad Marijuana etc.

My question is how I do as an elector get any benefit. Do I want a contractor coming to the house with a Marijuana high? What rights do I have if I suspect he is under the influence, but it is legal. Is my auto mechanic high? Can I get money back if they are not performing correctly. Is there a legal limit or test that would apply to users and responsibility. I know that some would say that the same applies to alcoholics. Well two wrongs don't make a right.

There is no current reason to pass this amendment without knowing how the above will be protected.

Quite frankly, all of the amendments have this flaw. They are special interest solutions to problems not well thought out. Why should we enshrine them in our constitution?

Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 2379306)

Have you ever smoked it?

Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2379343)

Yes, but I didn't inhale....

Originally Posted by mtdjed (Post 2379120)

Do I want a contractor coming to the house with a Marijuana high? What rights do I have if I suspect he is under the influence, but it is legal. Is my auto mechanic high? Can I get money back if they are not performing correctly. Is there a legal limit or test that would apply to users and responsibility.

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 2379122)

You know that any contractor that wants to buy weed can get himself a medical card with no problem and no disease if he is willing to pay for it, and he can also buy it easily on the illegal market. So if you're worried about how this changes who might show up high, it does not.

But it does free cops from chasing silly pot infractions and running lives because of possession of small amounts. And it gets money away from drug cartels, and avoids fentanyl contamination in street weed, and puts cash into the state treasury.

Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2379343)

Yes, but I didn't inhale....

Originally Posted by JRcorvette (Post 2379204)

Of more importance is proposition 4 which is Abortion rights. If you see the ads on TV they are Not telling you the entire story in fact they are lying to you. (No they're not! ) If you vote Yes you are opening up the State of Florida to become an Abortion vacation getaway destination.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2379354)

Good! Let women and their doctors decide what health care is needed. Get government out of health care decisions. Stop government sanctioned religious zealots from subjugating women to their will. Freedom of choice (for all freedom lovers) should be extended to health care.