Topic: Pot Goes on Sale in Colorado: Cash or Bitcoin Only (Read 3801 times)
Depends on how you define gateway drug theory. If the illegal street drug dealer is the gatekeeper, and marijuana is illegal and sold with all his other drugs, then it's not a matter of "risk" of doing harder drugs, it's the possibility of doing harder drugs that gatekeeper offers; which is 100% of what he has in stock. Legalizing only marijuana in theory makes the possibility of taking that particular gate to harder drugs 0%, because the government's gatekeeper will not provide them.
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Isn't marijuana only a gateway drug if it's illegal, because illegal drug dealers aren't limited to only ever selling a single drug; so if you want to "upgrade" all you have to do is ask? It's not like government-run dispensaries would should have cocaine, meth, ecstasy, etc. in the back.
It's only a gateway drugs according to the powers that be. Only a fool thinks this gateway drug theory is true.
I'm glad others chimed in on the gateway drug fallacy. It amazes me how our of touch some ppl are.
How are they taxing the bitcoin transactions?
How are they taxing the bitcoin transactions?
current sales tax rules apply to bitcoin as well as far as i know. weither you accept cash, debit, credit, bitcoin, etc etc you still need to pay sales tax and income tax on it. in many ways i would think bitcoin makes it a bit easier since all transactions will always be available you never have to worry about losing receipts or missing something. could also make it harder to avoid paying taxes if you were trying to, like you can do with cash and often times not get caught.
Isn't marijuana only a gateway drug if it's illegal, because illegal drug dealers aren't limited to only ever selling a single drug; so if you want to "upgrade" all you have to do is ask? It's not like government-run dispensaries would should have cocaine, meth, ecstasy, etc. in the back.
Alcohol is a gateway drug more than 420. Alcohol leads to beating your wife, beating your children, losing your job and raping miscellaneous farm animals after a night out puking and having "fun".
I'm glad others chimed in on the gateway drug fallacy. It amazes me how our of touch some ppl are.
How are they taxing the bitcoin transactions?
How are they taxing the bitcoin transactions?
So basically we are now at the point where any adult (in Colorado) can legally walk into a store and buy marijuana with a nationless currency that is outside the control of banks and governments. 2014 is shaping up to be an interesting year to say the least.
Also, I would have to disagree that marijuana is a gateway drug.
http://healthland.time.com/2010/10/29/marijuna-as-a-gateway-drug-the-myth-that-will-not-die/
The majority of the country now supports legalization. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/01/06/cnn-poll-support-for-legal-marijuana-soaring/
It is unreasonable create a black market in a commodity for which there is significant demand and there are not significant health hazards (although there are medical benefits). Alcohol and tobacco are far more damaging to one's health and society.
BTW, I am not a stoner, but I can "read the leaves." ;-)
Also, I would have to disagree that marijuana is a gateway drug.
http://healthland.time.com/2010/10/29/marijuna-as-a-gateway-drug-the-myth-that-will-not-die/
The majority of the country now supports legalization. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/01/06/cnn-poll-support-for-legal-marijuana-soaring/
It is unreasonable create a black market in a commodity for which there is significant demand and there are not significant health hazards (although there are medical benefits). Alcohol and tobacco are far more damaging to one's health and society.
BTW, I am not a stoner, but I can "read the leaves." ;-)
It's good to see Bitcoin return to its roots. 
nice ... and leaves and flowers too?
And pretty buds and seeds.
This is a disgrace. Marijuana was illegal for a reason you blind idiots. So many people are going to die from overdoses of heroin, and crystal meth. It's a well reported FACT that marijuana is a gateway drug. I fear the worst for America at this point. It's very possible that this will spread and become a pandemic infecting everyone in the U.S. I can picture it now, over 75% of the population addicted to crystal meth. What was colorado thinking? Not to mention all the high drivers destroying cities. My head is spinning.
Chocolate is more of a 'gateway drug' then Marijuana.
It's good to see Bitcoin return to its roots.
nice ... and leaves and flowers too?
It's good to see Bitcoin return to its roots.
Actually, Jekyll, Cannabis has been proven in academic research NOT to be a gateway drug. In fact, cigarettes are a gateway drug.
Another fact, the total number of deaths due to cannabis overdose in the USA is zero.
Here is another fact, Alcohol causes more deaths and more damage to the body than cannabis and yet alcohol is legal.
The reasons why cannabis is illegal and alcohol is not are complex and are not due to whether cannabis is actually dangerous or not.
There is absolutely no research based evidence correlating cannabis use to the use of heroin or methamphetamine.
Another fact, the total number of deaths due to cannabis overdose in the USA is zero.
Here is another fact, Alcohol causes more deaths and more damage to the body than cannabis and yet alcohol is legal.
The reasons why cannabis is illegal and alcohol is not are complex and are not due to whether cannabis is actually dangerous or not.
There is absolutely no research based evidence correlating cannabis use to the use of heroin or methamphetamine.
This is a disgrace. Marijuana was illegal for a reason you blind idiots. So many people are going to die from overdoses of heroin, and crystal meth. It's a well reported FACT that marijuana is a gateway drug. I fear the worst for America at this point. It's very possible that this will spread and become a pandemic infecting everyone in the U.S. I can picture it now, over 75% of the population addicted to crystal meth. What was colorado thinking? Not to mention all the high drivers destroying cities. My head is spinning.
It's so sad because we were very close to winning the war on drugs, it's public enemy #1. Think about it... If it went on for a few more years, we might just beat the bastards. There was a lot of money funded into the drug war, rightfully taken out of our taxes. (that's the duty of every free American). The pot users( TERRORISTS, CRIMINALS) are going to ruin this country.
I fear i must renounce my citizenship and move to cyprus. They have some proactive ideas. Freedom comes at a hefty cost these days. One Cypriots are willing to pay. I won't stay here and watch the downfall of what was once a beautiful country. It truly sickens me to see a country go this low...do you guys remeber the dark ages? a priority wasn't placed on drugs then...look what happened, nothing no progress. When drugs became illegal and privatized everything took a turn for the better.
So no banks at all in the US can have anything to do with Cannabis dispensaries?
All the money generated and no taxes? Get real people.
Unless it's going to backfire to all the people caught up in the exuberance and charging them with tax evasion on untaxable income...sounds reasonable sadly
It's so sad because we were very close to winning the war on drugs, it's public enemy #1. Think about it... If it went on for a few more years, we might just beat the bastards. There was a lot of money funded into the drug war, rightfully taken out of our taxes. (that's the duty of every free American). The pot users( TERRORISTS, CRIMINALS) are going to ruin this country.
I fear i must renounce my citizenship and move to cyprus. They have some proactive ideas. Freedom comes at a hefty cost these days. One Cypriots are willing to pay. I won't stay here and watch the downfall of what was once a beautiful country. It truly sickens me to see a country go this low...do you guys remeber the dark ages? a priority wasn't placed on drugs then...look what happened, nothing no progress. When drugs became illegal and privatized everything took a turn for the better.
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So no banks at all in the US can have anything to do with Cannabis dispensaries?
All the money generated and no taxes? Get real people.
Unless it's going to backfire to all the people caught up in the exuberance and charging them with tax evasion on untaxable income...sounds reasonable sadly
Bitcoin? Nice.
This is a disgrace. Marijuana was illegal for a reason you blind idiots. So many people are going to die from overdoses of heroin, and crystal meth. It's a well reported FACT that marijuana is a gateway drug. I fear the worst for America at this point. It's very possible that this will spread and become a pandemic infecting everyone in the U.S. I can picture it now, over 75% of the population addicted to crystal meth. What was colorado thinking? Not to mention all the high drivers destroying cities. My head is spinning.
It's so sad because we were very close to winning the war on drugs, it's public enemy #1. Think about it... If it went on for a few more years, we might just beat the bastards. There was a lot of money funded into the drug war, rightfully taken out of our taxes. (that's the duty of every free American). The pot users( TERRORISTS, CRIMINALS) are going to ruin this country.
I fear i must renounce my citizenship and move to cyprus. They have some proactive ideas. Freedom comes at a hefty cost these days. One Cypriots are willing to pay. I won't stay here and watch the downfall of what was once a beautiful country. It truly sickens me to see a country go this low...do you guys remeber the dark ages? a priority wasn't placed on drugs then...look what happened, nothing no progress. When drugs became illegal and privatized everything took a turn for the better.
So no banks at all in the US can have anything to do with Cannabis dispensaries?
All the money generated and no taxes? Get real people.
Unless it's going to backfire to all the people caught up in the exuberance and charging them with tax evasion on untaxable income...sounds reasonable sadly
It's so sad because we were very close to winning the war on drugs, it's public enemy #1. Think about it... If it went on for a few more years, we might just beat the bastards. There was a lot of money funded into the drug war, rightfully taken out of our taxes. (that's the duty of every free American). The pot users( TERRORISTS, CRIMINALS) are going to ruin this country.
I fear i must renounce my citizenship and move to cyprus. They have some proactive ideas. Freedom comes at a hefty cost these days. One Cypriots are willing to pay. I won't stay here and watch the downfall of what was once a beautiful country. It truly sickens me to see a country go this low...do you guys remeber the dark ages? a priority wasn't placed on drugs then...look what happened, nothing no progress. When drugs became illegal and privatized everything took a turn for the better.
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So no banks at all in the US can have anything to do with Cannabis dispensaries?
All the money generated and no taxes? Get real people.
Unless it's going to backfire to all the people caught up in the exuberance and charging them with tax evasion on untaxable income...sounds reasonable sadly
ROFL. Yeah, because its a "gateway drug".
that is just crazy talk 
This is a disgrace. Marijuana was illegal for a reason you blind idiots. So many people are going to die from overdoses of heroin, and crystal meth. It's a well reported FACT that marijuana is a gateway drug. I fear the worst for America at this point. It's very possible that this will spread and become a pandemic infecting everyone in the U.S. I can picture it now, over 75% of the population addicted to crystal meth. What was colorado thinking? Not to mention all the high drivers destroying cities. My head is spinning.
It's so sad because we were very close to winning the war on drugs, it's public enemy #1. Think about it... If it went on for a few more years, we might just beat the bastards. There was a lot of money funded into the drug war, rightfully taken out of our taxes. (that's the duty of every free American). The pot users( TERRORISTS, CRIMINALS) are going to ruin this country.
I fear i must renounce my citizenship and move to cyprus. They have some proactive ideas. Freedom comes at a hefty cost these days. One Cypriots are willing to pay. I won't stay here and watch the downfall of what was once a beautiful country. It truly sickens me to see a country go this low...do you guys remeber the dark ages? a priority wasn't placed on drugs then...look what happened, nothing no progress. When drugs became illegal and privatized everything took a turn for the better.
So no banks at all in the US can have anything to do with Cannabis dispensaries?
All the money generated and no taxes? Get real people.
Unless it's going to backfire to all the people caught up in the exuberance and charging them with tax evasion on untaxable income...sounds reasonable sadly
It's so sad because we were very close to winning the war on drugs, it's public enemy #1. Think about it... If it went on for a few more years, we might just beat the bastards. There was a lot of money funded into the drug war, rightfully taken out of our taxes. (that's the duty of every free American). The pot users( TERRORISTS, CRIMINALS) are going to ruin this country.
I fear i must renounce my citizenship and move to cyprus. They have some proactive ideas. Freedom comes at a hefty cost these days. One Cypriots are willing to pay. I won't stay here and watch the downfall of what was once a beautiful country. It truly sickens me to see a country go this low...do you guys remeber the dark ages? a priority wasn't placed on drugs then...look what happened, nothing no progress. When drugs became illegal and privatized everything took a turn for the better.
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So no banks at all in the US can have anything to do with Cannabis dispensaries?
All the money generated and no taxes? Get real people.
Unless it's going to backfire to all the people caught up in the exuberance and charging them with tax evasion on untaxable income...sounds reasonable sadly
6/10
A for effort but it's too conspicuous. Next time, be more subtle.
That's so bad! Now they can say people using bitcoin to buy drugs! jk
.... and Silk Road was the scourge of humanity and Albricht deserves to rot in a Federal prison for the rest of his natural life ...
This is a disgrace. Marijuana was illegal for a reason you blind idiots. So many people are going to die from overdoses of heroin, and crystal meth. It's a well reported FACT that marijuana is a gateway drug. I fear the worst for America at this point. It's very possible that this will spread and become a pandemic infecting everyone in the U.S. I can picture it now, over 75% of the population addicted to crystal meth. What was colorado thinking? Not to mention all the high drivers destroying cities. My head is spinning.
It's so sad because we were very close to winning the war on drugs, it's public enemy #1. Think about it... If it went on for a few more years, we might just beat the bastards. There was a lot of money funded into the drug war, rightfully taken out of our taxes. (that's the duty of every free American). The pot users( TERRORISTS, CRIMINALS) are going to ruin this country.
I fear i must renounce my citizenship and move to cyprus. They have some proactive ideas. Freedom comes at a hefty cost these days. One Cypriots are willing to pay. I won't stay here and watch the downfall of what was once a beautiful country. It truly sickens me to see a country go this low...do you guys remeber the dark ages? a priority wasn't placed on drugs then...look what happened, nothing no progress. When drugs became illegal and privatized everything took a turn for the better.
So no banks at all in the US can have anything to do with Cannabis dispensaries?
All the money generated and no taxes? Get real people.
Unless it's going to backfire to all the people caught up in the exuberance and charging them with tax evasion on untaxable income...sounds reasonable sadly
It's so sad because we were very close to winning the war on drugs, it's public enemy #1. Think about it... If it went on for a few more years, we might just beat the bastards. There was a lot of money funded into the drug war, rightfully taken out of our taxes. (that's the duty of every free American). The pot users( TERRORISTS, CRIMINALS) are going to ruin this country.
I fear i must renounce my citizenship and move to cyprus. They have some proactive ideas. Freedom comes at a hefty cost these days. One Cypriots are willing to pay. I won't stay here and watch the downfall of what was once a beautiful country. It truly sickens me to see a country go this low...do you guys remeber the dark ages? a priority wasn't placed on drugs then...look what happened, nothing no progress. When drugs became illegal and privatized everything took a turn for the better.
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So no banks at all in the US can have anything to do with Cannabis dispensaries?
All the money generated and no taxes? Get real people.
Unless it's going to backfire to all the people caught up in the exuberance and charging them with tax evasion on untaxable income...sounds reasonable sadly
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