Proposition 19 is a measure that will tax and regulate cannabis to consumers over 21 for recreational uses. I morally support this for 2 obvious reasons. One this will officially legalize cannabis for adult use, which will alleviate some stresses like parolees who cant smoke a safer alternative, or that college student who wants to smoke a blunt with his buddies but risks the chances of getting a student loan. So there are reasons this would be beneficial to our society, however there are repercussions that are not known by the majority.
If prop 19 does pass it will hurt the small time grower who is making a nice living vending (selling) to collectives. Right now if your a registered patient and grow your own medicine, you are allowed under state law to sell (vend) to collectives. However should prop 19 pass, this set up will change to big commercial grows that supply the surrounding collectives. For someone with a green thumb and business mind, prop 19 will diminish there chances of starting something of there own in this up and coming industry.
