Through Regulation, West Hollywood Becomes “Medical Marijuana Success Story”
There’s a fantastic article in today’s Los Angeles Times about the successful regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries in West Hollywood, where city leaders, neighbors and even school officials have learned to embrace the shops and their patients as part of the greater community:
In West Hollywood, city officials say, it’s been more than two years since a resident has complained about a dispensary. Neighborhood watch leaders say their streets are safer because the dispensary guards are required to walk nearby blocks. School officials welcome dispensaries as neighbors. And the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, which patrols the city, says there have been no recent crimes at dispensaries and no calls from agitated neighbors.
As the article goes on to explain, this positive model provides a stark contrast to cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego that do not have regulations, and consequently have witnessed more tension between community members and existing dispensaries.
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At least someone is printing the truth out there. This is why the West is ahead of everyone…
Ben toker, although the west is ahead of the curve, don’t count out NY just yet. Can I get an Amen?
is it possible that los angeles let it get out of hand on purpose??? to try and show how bad it is and noone should do it??? they could have proposed strict regulations years ago but didnt…. why? we want it to be legalized AND REGULATED….not legalized and have at it everyone!
Its nice to see some places are working out the bugs.
JLI: I too have wondered if some places have purposely let things get out of control too. Kind of like causing the dam to go from a leak to a flood. Reminds me of a quote from Thomas Jefferson.
That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.
Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826)
Come on people, it very simple. Responbibility. Take an inch,but dont go the mile just cause they turn their heads.
cannabis is the only hope for all the states and our country in general. with all the manufacturing base gone or going,where will you work and where will the money come from to finanace the states? cannabis and hemp will contribute to a boom and restore the good times to america if the government gets its head out of its ass.
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