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by CSactuary 724 days ago
Yes, children can sometimes be an inconvenience, but sort of a necessary part of our existence. Tourism brings in money. Dogs are limited in where they may go.

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

Agree the laws on the books should help protect but unfortunately they are not consistently enforced.

Cannabis and other drugs can impair from a single dose. One quick edible before going to your shift. Whereas it’s difficult to slug a 6 pack or chug a bunch of liquor. So people pop an edible before going to work and don’t think anyone can tell they’re high, but next thing you know there’s a line wrapped around the block because they’re doing everything at the speed of molasses. There’s just no fear anymore and limited social taboo.

I tend to lean more libertarian but I just don’t think we’re on a good trajectory with this one.

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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.