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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

The same subject is on the ballet here Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate . I would vote against it. I waisted about 10 years being a pot head back in the 70's. Pot does steal "gumption". I also find it hard to believe it doesn't damage one's lungs adding to all the other medical woes out there.

The big lure is "all the revenue it will bring in" and if we don't do it all that money will flow to a neighboring State. In reality they are just saying "we politicians want to spend even more money".

Oct 28, 2024 01:32 PM
Rainmaker
1,538,434
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'm in Kalifornia where it's been "legal" (actually de-criminalized but not legal) for a while.  It is having the outcome those of us with common sense expected it to have.  Drug use is up, drugged driving/DUI is up.

 

Under the agreement that admitted California to the Union, and I assume Florida as well, a state may NOT create a law the contradicts Federal Law, so no matter what your state (or mine) votes, it is moot and still illegal.  I'm not a lawyer, but from what I read violating that agreement is treason.

Oct 28, 2024 08:01 PM
Rainmaker
1,291,732
Peter Mohylsky,
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Not actually funny ,  we shall see how it turns out.  

Oct 28, 2024 02:46 PM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

HA! It IS legal for recreational in AZ as of Prop 207 2020.

For medical use via Prop 203 in 2010.

I am a child of the 60s/70s and I voted yes on 203 and NO on 207.

Have you driven around here during snowbird or river rat season? LOL these people don't need more chemical enhancement behind the wheel. 

Oct 28, 2024 02:30 PM
Rainmaker
4,737,169
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Consequences, intended and otherwise, are part of any question.  

Oct 29, 2024 06:48 AM
Rainmaker
5,310,779
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Based on what I've heard from your Governor about this proposition, I'd vote no.

Oct 29, 2024 04:25 AM
Rainmaker
1,619,361
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

I was always under the impression you had to be high to live in Florida, this is news to me, parked and observing. 😂😂😂

I mean if you're going to tee it up for me... No whiney comments , grow a sense of humor.

Oct 28, 2024 04:00 PM
Rainmaker
957,379
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Fred, I would vote NO.   

I would be open to an amendment for the use of medical marijuana for those who are terminally ill or in severe chronic pain.  It would have to be carefully controlled by a physician and the language would need to be airtight to prevent abuse by the physician writing the prescriptions.

Oct 29, 2024 12:08 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I am not a fan and would vote for"no". That said I think all laws for violations should be reviewed and revised to make more sense in today's society. And those revisions should happen immediately. 

Oct 29, 2024 05:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,442,553
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I think it would be a problem if I voted on the Florida issues since I am a registered California voter. 

Oct 28, 2024 03:27 PM
Ambassador
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Fred, I'm only surprised that it's not already legal in Florida.

Ohio has already gone down that path and while I don't follow it that closely, I believe people are allowed to grow a small number of weed plants for personal use.  There's still local battles over allowing dispensaries and the like.

I find it a bit ironic that I spent part of my time in the Navy on interdiction ops to try and keep the stuff out of the country, and now we're "smoke 'em if you got 'em!".

Oct 29, 2024 07:05 AM
Rainmaker
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

It's been legal in Maryland for a couple years now. Unless Florida wants a bunch of people wandering aimlessly in their pajamas on the Streets, I personally would vote NO!

Oct 29, 2024 04:23 AM
Ambassador
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

I have no idea what will happen in Florida.  I've given up wondering what on earth is going on in Florida.  But the penalties for marijuana violations have been far too severe for far too long.  I have seen people get longer sentences for a small baggie of marijuana than someone who was found guilty of a crime with a shooting.  And I'm not just talking about just under Democratic presidents, under Republican presidencies, too.

Oct 28, 2024 06:25 PM
Rainmaker
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Shayne Stone
HomeSmart - Fulshear, TX
"Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED

I say legalize it ALL and collect the taxes. Why not!

 

After all, it's only making our Government bigger anyway fighting the war on drugs well over 30+ years, collecting on seized funds etc. and that ain't working, except in making a larger police force and other agencies... People are going to do whatever they want. 

 

But once it's legal, make the punishments harsher for offenders (like selling to a underage could cost you a LIFE sentence) - LOL

 

After ALL - it's my Body and no one should have the RIGHT to tell me what to do with it... (I think I've heard that statement somewhere else! LMAO)

Oct 28, 2024 04:38 PM
Rainmaker
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate 

I voted "NO" we see enough people on the highways driving intoxicated, especially at night.

Oct 29, 2024 12:58 PM
Ambassador
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 

It is in the Land of Oz, California. 

Only time will tell the direction of Florida. 

I do not kiss and tell nor do I publically state how I vote. 

 

Oct 29, 2024 12:19 PM
Rainer
414,084
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

I would vote no.  Glad it's not on the ballot in Georgia.

Oct 29, 2024 09:16 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I have no idea.  I for one am old school and not in favor of it.  It is legal here in AZ and my biggest concern is for the younger folks and long term brain issues etc.

Oct 29, 2024 01:13 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

This would be one of those morality votes.  I know Weed will always be used and I know it is a Gateway Drug.  I don't like the Black Market having control of this Substance so I would have to vote Yes.

Oct 29, 2024 07:51 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The key word is legalized here. People are going to do what they do either in public or in private. Marijuana has a rich history of making the point it is here to stay. The fact that it will add billions to all economies hasn't been unleashed yet, but it is coming. My son the attorney is one of the foremost scholars on this subject & lectures accordingly. He also owns a dispensary

Oct 29, 2024 07:37 AM
Rainmaker
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Remember to vote to toke. And if the polls are open and it's a dark cloudy day. See all those ballot casters wearing sunglasses? Yup. Mushrooms.

pot weed marijuana

Oct 29, 2024 02:31 AM
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John Meussner
Catalyst Mortgage - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I'm in favor of decriminalizing (without legalizing) marijuana - marijuana is at worst, relatively harmless (compared to alcohol and other coping/dependency/vice related things), and at best, therapeutic - the government shouldn't even be playing a role in it's consumption or distribution in any way that differentiates it from any other therapeutic OTC substance.

Oct 29, 2024 09:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker, Notary

Seemas to be a trend nationwide.  While I frown upon drug use, I don't think it is too harmful for society and not worth locking people up over it.  I think it needs to be reclassified at the federal level if it has not been done already.  I imagine it would bee a boon to fast food outlets.

Oct 29, 2024 07:53 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Don't care but it's legal here. Every 1/2 mile is a weed store.

Oct 29, 2024 11:29 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Well Colorado was one of the first states to vote on it and it pass years ago.  More states are passing it now I think.

 

Oct 29, 2024 09:55 AM
Rainmaker
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

We were one of the first three states to approve recreational pot, and I think last year, mushrooms were approved.   

Oct 29, 2024 08:13 AM
Rainer
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Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

It's become a far more complicated issue in recent years. Despite my lack of interest in anything smoking related- I was never against decriminalization, and liked the idea of legalizing it for tax dollars and reduced need for enforcement $ being spent by the government. Back in the day, this wasn't really a gateway drug for the majority of users. It's very different now as genetic engineering has dramatically changed the levels of THC. I only know a little bit on this topic- but it sure sounds like the medical world hasn't kept pace with the risks of these new strains. I would have supported legalization in the past, but now I am not so sure. 

Oct 30, 2024 09:42 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It seems to be passing in most states.

Oct 30, 2024 08:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Eventually, Cannabis use will be legal across the nation. In MA we just had a ballot question about the legalization of medicinal mushrooms with psychedelic properties.

Oct 30, 2024 09:43 AM