As Hawaii draws nearer to legalizing marijuana, could this help replace tourism revenue as well?
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As Hawaii draws nearer to legalizing marijuana, could this help replace tourism revenue as well?
I’ve noticed politicians always point to perceived benefits of imposing a new tax, or in this case legalizing something so it can be taxed. Here in California, years go there was a huge push to add $1.00 tax per pack on cigarettes. It was called a “sin tax” and the tax revenue was to be used for child health care. California also legalized marijuana by promising special projects to be funded by tax revenue. (BTW, taxes & fees imposed on Gas are $1.18 per gallon in California)
It has been said that politicians have never met a tax they didn’t like. Where that money goes is anyone’s guess. One thing is for sure, taxing pot heads will not make up for the drop in tourism revenue after Hawaii starts penalizing tourists.
Wait, I thought HI wanted to slow tourism… Now you want to use it as an excuse to legalize marijuana?
I foresee a huge increase in motor vehicle accidents. We’ve seen it here in the Northeast, tons more impaired drivers with very little tools for Law Enforcement to use to prove impairment after an accident. Unlike alcohol there is no measurement of “over the line” for THC, so impairment is based on witness and judgement. Given the driving conditions around in many areas of HI, this will be a real issue for you. And if you have any thoughts that new employees are tough to deal with, wait until legal weed is their primary after and before work go-to”.
Free money is hardly free, there are tax dollars that are not worth the negatives.
Newsflash, everyone is already smoking pakalolo. It’s only going to change the way they’re getting it and allow the state to benefit from the tax revenue.
Wait… I thought Hawaii wanted to lessen tourism. Would this just increase the interest in coming to Hawaii?
Please no!
As a fairly frequent visitor to the US, my family & I are very much against this.
We all have our own reasons / opinions for & against and I won’t go into the politicised ones but as a family I am really disturbed by how often we are ‘forced’ to inhale cannabis as a second hand smoke.
We had this on the streets of Portland & Seattle a few years back & again in Massachusetts last month where it seemed every 30 minutes we would be consumed by the overwhelming smell of weed.
To do this outlet as a reason for tourism would be even worse and against everything the Islands stand for.
We love Hawaii and when we come back next year want to smell the smell fresh air, sea breeze, the fauna & wonderful local food.
England, UK
Cannabis consumers deserve and demand equal rights and protections under our laws that are currently afforded to the drinkers of far more dangerous and deadly, yet perfectly legal, widely accepted, endlessly advertised and even glorified as an All-American pastime, alcohol.
Plain and simple!
Legalize Nationwide Federally Now!
Mmm in your own house and yard maybe, not on the streets and whilst driving which is where I always seem to be seeing/smelling it
The “War on Cannabis” has been a complete and utter failure. It is the largest component of the broader yet equally unsuccessful “War on Drugs” that has cost our country over a trillion dollars.
Instead of The United States wasting Billions upon Billions more of our yearly tax dollars fighting a never ending “War on Cannabis”, lets generate Billions of dollars, and improve the deficit instead. Especially now, due to Covid-19. It’s a no brainer.
Cannabis is much safer to consume than alcohol. Yet do we lock people up for choosing to drink?
Let’s end this hypocrisy now!
The government should never attempt to legislate morality by creating victim-less cannabis “crimes” because it simply does not work and costs the taxpayers a fortune.
Cannabis Legalization Nationwide is an inevitable reality that’s approaching much sooner than prohibitionists think and there is nothing they can do to stop it!
Legalize Nationwide! Support Each and Every Cannabis Legalization Initiative!
As a healthcare professional I just need to say the cannibus of today is about 25% THC vs the 3-5% of the 80s.
Using a vape pen can increase up to 90%. THC induced diseases including psychosis are up to 37 per day in 1 San Diago hospital.There are 20 THC related psychosis diagnoses for every 1 amphetamine one.We have been told Marijuana is safe because it is natural..so is tobacco. cnn.com/cnn/2022/06/27/health/marijuana-emergencies-hospitalization-study-wellness/index.html
Bad link… 🙁
try this one
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For they realise how much the fields of growing cannabis smell
It really is awful. I’ve experienced this in California.