Baroclinic Zone Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 3:08 PM, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: States could give homeowners a break by slashing our property taxes while making up the ground with legalized drugs, sports betting, and prostitution. More tax revenue and a lower prison population. Basically, don’t tax the family man trying to live the American dream...tax the ‘activities’ instead. Expand How would a State cut property taxes? Property taxes are assesses at the local(City/Town) level, not State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 3:26 PM, Baroclinic Zone said: How would a State cut property taxes? Property taxes are assesses at the local(City/Town) level, not State. Expand Yea True but they do follow/correlate to the state. It’s not like in CT there is town that has a super low mill rate but if the towns get some state funding from new revenue, they could? The point is, in general, tax the extra curricular activities more (especially those that are currently illegal) and lessen the tax burden on essential needs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 3:08 PM, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: States could give homeowners a break by slashing our property taxes while making up the ground with legalized drugs, sports betting, and prostitution. More tax revenue and a lower prison population. Basically, don’t tax the family man trying to live the American dream...tax the ‘activities’ instead. Expand Yeah... I agree in most respects. Sitting on obvious revenue because you can’t get your act together to pass something is just very silly, especially in a time with massive budget shortfalls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Already have the weed....let the bets flow and get taxed IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 4:36 PM, CoastalWx said: Already have the weed....let the bets flow and get taxed IMO. Expand What about legal hookers? Oh nevermind...if you have a camera, that makes it legal (Family Guy episode). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 5:10 PM, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: What about legal hookers? Expand I'm no religious person...but that would be a tougher sell. I'm not into that, so tax away I guess..lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclab Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 5:12 PM, CoastalWx said: I'm no religious person...but that would be a tougher sell. I'm not into that, so tax away I guess..lol. Expand Under strict gov/state/city control to protect the providers, maybe. Privacy issues, medical/maintenance issues and one hell of an interesting civil service entry exam. Probably not likely to happen. As always .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEastermass128 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 5:24 PM, rclab said: Under strict gov/state/city control to protect the providers, maybe. Privacy issues, medical/maintenance issues and one hell of an interesting civil service entry exam. Probably not likely to happen. As always .... Expand Let’s strip the stigma and tax away. (Pun intended) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Free the hookers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 5:12 PM, CoastalWx said: I'm no religious person...but that would be a tougher sell. I'm not into that, so tax away I guess..lol. Expand The problem in America and the world...when religion is too involved in policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 HLM (hookers lives matter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclab Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 5:26 PM, NorEastermass128 said: Let’s strip the stigma and tax away. (Pun intended) Expand I’m willing to pay my share as long as their are older age providers and senior discounts. As always ..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrotary12 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 12:13 PM, mahk_webstah said: Any weenies looking for a house up here in Boscawen NH? We bought the house next door and it’s 2.5 acres. It abuts our 162 acres and is 2nd oldest house in town. Small quaint historical with beautiful landscaping and fantastic views. Nice walking trails just off the property. 1 hr 15 minutes north of Boston and less than an hour to white mountains. If you know anyone looking for a country house get them to us before we list with realtor this week. IM me and I can send pics. 290k. If you know anyone interested get to me quickly as we will list with a realtor this week. Expand Acreage hoarder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 5:44 PM, rclab said: I’m willing to pay my share as long as their are older age providers and senior discounts. As always ..... Expand In my utopian society, they would. It would be just like dunkin donuts...I’d even have a drive thru for the ultimate quickie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 4:16 PM, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: Yea True but they do follow/correlate to the state. It’s not like in CT there is town that has a super low mill rate but if the towns get some state funding from new revenue, they could? The point is, in general, tax the extra curricular activities more (especially those that are currently illegal) and lessen the tax burden on essential needs. Expand The problem with CT is that gov't is slow to change ANYTHING despite obvious benefits/convenience. I remember a few years ago how Sunday liquor sales would lead to more drunks on the road, Keno Lottery coming to town was going to lead to more gambling addicts etc. We don't have early voting like other states and they are behind other states on making weed legal.... Property taxes are out of control here as are most taxes-until Covid came along many were fleeing the state due to the high cost of living... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 7:04 PM, Brian5671 said: The problem with CT is that gov't is slow to change ANYTHING. I remember a few years ago how Sunday liquor sales would lead to more drunks on the road, Keno Lottery coming to town was going to lead to more gambling addicts etc. We don't have early voting like other states and they are behind other states on making weed legal.... Expand Yup. ‘Legalizing marijuana is going to cause my son to smoke crack’ is basically the opposition argument now. I mean, holy moly small minded thinking. Let’s move into the future by thinking bigger and being bolder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 7:10 PM, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: Yup. ‘Legalizing marijuana is going to cause my son to smoke crack’ is basically the opposition argument now. I mean, holy moly small minded thinking. Let’s move into the future by thinking bigger and being bolder. Expand Alcohol is so much worse than cannabis, yet so easy to get. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 7:16 PM, CoastalWx said: Alcohol is so much worse than cannabis, yet so easy to get. Expand Preaching to the choir here...stigma’s are hard to shed though. Most of our region has come around. Of course, CT is last to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 8:19 PM, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: Preaching to the choir here...stigma’s are hard to shed though. Most of our region has come around. Of course, CT is last to do so. Expand The shortfalls in revenue from Covid may spur the legislature to act next budget season.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 7:16 PM, CoastalWx said: Alcohol is so much worse than cannabis, yet so easy to get. Expand Lol. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 8:42 PM, Damage In Tolland said: Lol. What? Expand From a health standpoint it is. I like my beer and cocktails, but it’s the worst thing from a health standpoint. We cut back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 8:42 PM, Damage In Tolland said: Lol. What? Expand The vast majority of domestic abuse cases involving spouses or their kids has something in common... heavy alcohol use by someone. My grandfather was a bad alcoholic to the point where you find vodka bottles hidden in closets...made my mom’s life hell and her mothers the same. I have no doubt if he just smoked a joint on the porch at night instead of a fifth of vodka the experience would’ve been different. Drunks like to destroy stuff, fight, get angry... stoners like to sign up for a Netflix subscription. No one goes outside to smoke a bowl and came back in to beat their kids or wives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 9:01 PM, powderfreak said: The vast majority of domestic abuse cases involving spouses or their kids has something in common... heavy alcohol use by someone. My grandfather was a bad alcoholic to the point where you find vodka bottles hidden in closets...made my mom’s life hell and her mothers the same. I have no doubt if he just smoked a joint on the porch at night instead of a fifth of vodka the experience would’ve been different. Drunks like to destroy stuff, fight, get angry... stoners like to sign up for a Netflix subscription. No one goes outside to smoke a bowl and came back in to beat their kids or wives. Expand So true, so many many real deep societal ills resulting from alcohol misuse. Weed is not free from ills but certainly many many stages below alcohol. Ct is just stupid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 9:01 PM, CoastalWx said: From a health standpoint it is. I like my beer and cocktails, but it’s the worst thing from a health standpoint. We cut back. Expand I haven't had a beer since summer. Just lost the taste for alcohol, don't know why but it is just is easier to pop a gummy and chill with the same buzz. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianW Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Look how many people are killed from drunk drivers everyday. The total numbers when you factor in the deaths from alcohols health issues, violence, accidents, etc must be huge. More than a quarter (25%) of all traffic-related deaths are the direct result of alcohol impairment (NHTSA). 29 people die each day in automobile accidents that involve a drunk driver (CDC). Around 800 people per day are injured in a drunk driving crash and 30 people die (NHTSA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 One of Portland's ballot questions is related to our dispensaries. I guess law is 250' between dispensaries, but the referendum would change it to 100'. My thought was I'm pretty sure I can buy a four pack of craft beer every 100' on Commercial Street so why not edibles? If 100' is too close to be viable, one of the businesses will not make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 9:11 PM, Ginx snewx said: So true, so many many real deep societal ills resulting from alcohol misuse. Weed is not free from ills but certainly many many stages below alcohol. Ct is just stupid. Expand That's probably true but I don't think we can quantify the difference unless/until recreational marijuana is legal in most/all states. I voted against rec-pot in the Maine referendum, and having seen the tragic results of alcoholism up close I wish rec-alcohol were not a thing, but that ship sailed long since. So, apparently, has marijuana's watercraft. One positive thing I'd say about legalization concerns its reputation as a "gateway drug". If that was ever true, IMO it was because the pot suppliers were the same people who sold heroin, crack, and other things with a greater profit margin. Getting those dudes out of the process will close that gate (if it was ever open.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Agree with Tamarac . There’s a reason it was never legal and in some states never will be. I’m not condoning alcohol abuse either. Just vehemently against weed other than medicinal purposes. Just my beliefs. Not arguing with anyone here who likes to get high like Freak, Scooter, Runway, Ginx etc 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I don’t partake in Canabis but have no quarrel with it being legal. Just the same caveats as alcohol. Don’t drive impaired. Don’t over do it. Don’t do it in front of the kiddos if possible. And please don’t come to parent teacher conferences stoned/drunk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Round two ongoing in Mass. 827 new cases reported. But don’t listen to those idiots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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