This one may sound bad (even creepy), but it will probably fade into some chapter in the book of stupid ideas shortly.

The short of it... Marijuana (anything) is still a federal crime. While this might sound like a nifty idea to some politicians (and some voters), any public organization (City of Ophir, State of Colorado, etc...) is going to have a very hard time with this in the end. Right now the fed may or may not leave medical marijuana alone... (they're just soooo good at doing what they say...lol) But what happens the next time a conservative admin gets the white house? Do you think that ANY public organization wants to imagine those crosshairs?

Secondly, the risk-assessment people will always be going nuts, many constituents may not want such organizations to be involved in such ventures, and that's just the beginning of the 'local' issues...

Finally (but probably not), it the simple fact that governments are not set up to engage in business, but rather to create a level playing field for private businesses to operate within. Does anyone remember state liquor stores?

Now to MY bitch... What we really need to be watching is when this greedy clueless politician's term is up and then help his area get rid of such a thoughtless clod!!!