Tracknum: 13598.201410121917.s9cjhik5013531
Pubdate: Tue, 07 Oct 2014
Source: Alaska Dispatch News (AK)
Copyright: 2014 Alaska Dispatch Publishing
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Author: Garrett Steiglemen

LEGAL POT WILL MAKE, SAVE MONEY

Instead of tapping the Permanent Fund we need to focus on what is in
front of us on the upcoming ballot and vote yes for the regulation and
taxation of cannabis. Granted its not going to solve all of our
financial problems but it certainly will make a dent in it - the
millions of dollars it would make, not to mention save on
enforcement/incarceration/prosecution costs. Even if they did have to
train police because of it (which I think is a farce) the incoming
monies would outweigh any going out. People don't understand how huge
this market is and whether Ballot Measure 2 passes or not, the market
is here to stay and will only grow. We need to decide if keeping this
benign substance illegal is worth the costs. Vote yes on 2.

- - Garrett Steiglemen

Matanuska-Susitna Borough