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!!!
imoutclimbing Reviewed by imoutclimbing on . State Senator to propose closing dispensaries instead use state + pharmicists State senator wants more control of medical cannabis how bad would THAT be!? What is all the Mexican Cartel crap? the only bud I've seen in any CO dispensaries is Colorado grown, local stuff. I've not seen any Mexican herb since I stopped buying on the street! This Senator needs to be educated! (snippet below , for entire article see the link) GLENWOOD SPRINGS (AP) - A Colorado legislator says he will propose a bill to regulate Colorado's medical marijuana industry by cutting out Rating: 5