As the legal pot movement steams ahead, opponents argue the cannabis industry may be petite better than cigarette companies in their pursuit of profitCandi CdeBaca voted to legalize the free sale of marijuana in Colorado four years ago because she thought it would be worthy for her Denver neighborhood.
The Mexican American youth worker wanted an end to the police targeting of Latino and African American working lesson communities over drugs. She said cannabis was a problem for her neighborhood of Swansea but illegal dealing also if one of the few economic opportunities for many of its residents. Related: Marijuana prison venture is Damian Marley's vision for economic growth The marijuana industry is taking pages out of the tobacco industry’s playbook Related: Reporter who quit on air to fight for pot legalization faces decades in prison No new schools or roads have been built with marijuana tax revenues in Colorado Related: Ten million more Americans smoke marijuana now than 12 years ago: study Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com