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Pot Confusion 
Posted by CN Staff on September 14, 2002 at 12:09:32 PT
Press Democrat Editorial 
Source: Press Democrat
Pot gardens -- whether planted for medical or recreational purposes -- attract criminals looking to steal the valuable crop. And growers and their security systems are nearly as dangerous as would-be thieves. Armed guards and attack dogs often protect cannabis crops.To put it bluntly: Marijuana farmers don't make good neighbors. But the lack of clarity surrounding Proposition 215 -- the medical marijuana initiative -- results in situations like that in Sebastopol, where a cannabis club owner was growing thousands of plants in a residential area.
This is California -- a state where government regulates everything from swimming pools to organic produce. Yet, opportunists are taking advantage of the confusion wrought by state and federal disagreements over the legality of Proposition 215 combined with differing regulations developed by each county.The Sebastopol case provides another example of why law enforcement officers, the Legislature and local governments must develop a common plan for implementing -- and amending, if necessary -- Proposition 215.Note: Lawmakers need to clear the smoke on medical marijuana.Source: Press Democrat, The (CA)Published: September 14, 2002 Copyright: 2002 The Press DemocratContact: letters pressdemo.comWebsite: http://www.pressdemo.com/Related Articles: Marijuana Club Owner Charged in Federal Court http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread14110.shtmlMarijuana Club Founder Faces Charges http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread14108.shtmlWhen A Neighborhood Goes To Pot http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread14107.shtml
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Comment #2 posted by freedom fighter on September 15, 2002 at 11:34:29 PT
It's the prohibition, stupid!
Quite bluntly, noone have ever heard of a neighbor complaining about George Washingtion when he was a hemp farmer. Mr. Washington never had to armed himself and patrolled his farm for these rats who steal the buds. Just remember that cannabis was LEGAL in his time. Quite frankly, these neigbors may think twice about breathing a sigh of relief. After all, the rats(DEA and the thieves) are still there, planning another home invasions. ff
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Comment #1 posted by pokesmotter on September 14, 2002 at 12:12:47 PT:
i agree
i agree with this article. prop 215 should be amended and clarify the gray areas. it would help everyone.
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