Source: Palm Beach Examiner
by Karl Dickey
“Legalization of recreational marijuana would lead to economic growth in Florida, which would increase tax revenues for the State of Florida, which, under the Amendment, would go to education, infrastructure, and other public services. It would also increase jobs as the industry expands. More important than generating revenue for the State is that it would, by definition, reduce crime by legalizing cannabis use, and law enforcement can stop wasting resources arresting those using and in possession of the plant, enabling them to focus on actual crimes with actual victims. … But it is not all a bed of roses; the devil is in the details. In my view, it doesn’t go far enough. We should be able to grow the plant in our homes and backyards without threat of arrest. The measure is protectionist by only allowing certain vendors to produce and sell cannabis.” (09/08/24)
https://palmbeachexaminer.substack.com/p/amendment-3-will-legal-weed-ligh