Quote Originally Posted by HighPopalorum
There is no argument I've yet heard that has convinced me that, as a patient, I would be better served if felons are allowed to act as dispensary owners, employees or caregivers. A lot of very sensitive information moves through dispensaries like social security numbers and medical records. I would feel better knowing that the smiling bearded guy who just ran my credit card doesn't have seventeen convictions for identity theft.

Since I'm doubting that you inquire whether or not a restaurant has a strict "no felons" policy before dining, why are you willing to take that risk for every other industry but not MMJ?

Pushing for it for dispensaries just lends credence to the concept that dispensaries and marijuana are "bad" somehow and they're obviously going to employ a bunch of miscreants if they're not bound by this law.

My restaurant example is an excellent one. Because of the nature of the work (hours, skill) there ends up being a lot of folks going through most any restaurant with a reasonably shady background. I personally know of three places which will hire felons.