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Guest Column: Why South Carolina Must Act Now On Hemp Drinks
“Doing nothing is not an option…”
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“they contain intoxicating compounds that can impair judgment, coordination, and decision-making”
Could be talking about beer or vino there.
EeFeR mAdNeSs 2025 continues…
Hey Heath, if you want to do something worthwhile go hard on legalizing medical marijuana.
Yea you always have the answers don’t you. It must be lonely being the brightest brain in South Carolina
I’ve yet to try one of these products, but when I was in a major beer/wine retailer, I was looking them over and asked a clerk about their potency…apparently anything over “20” [is it millgrams or micrograms per liter???] THC content is gonna have you flying pretty good…..they also had “50’s” which she said you pretty much need to lock yourself in your house and be prepared to be really, really high for about a full day. But to be fair, if you drank 12 ounces of 100 proof liquor in one sittiing as you would a single beer you’d be seriously impaired as well.
Not against it, but can we do so without adding ANY extra taxes to them. They (and every other intoxicant including alcohol) should only pay basic sales tax, not a single cent in “sin” tax.
Keep your laws off my body.
The 2018 Farm Bill that legalized over the counter weed, edibles, and vapes in all 50 states was passed by a Republican Congress and signed by President Trump. Maga loves weed, President Trump loves Freedom, weed is freedom. Anyone can go buy weed all over SC right now and no one is doing shit about it. Get a new issue here Mr. Sessions, no one loves weed more than the GOP (Get Over Pot).
hes a representative actually trying to address concerns his constituents have. Thats admirable, even if there may not be much people can do.
Im for medicinal marijuana, im not for all these goofy thc products that will probably end up being banned like four locos due to dangerous side affects. There gonna end up lumping its dangers in with there already fearful medical marijuana narrative.
I did a little digging. That question can only be answered by the legislature. Submit that request, regulatory bill. Who cares if it takes time, if you found it to be a danger I urge that you start that process addressing the legislature. That way it becomes legally on the legislatures radar. It also seems its common sense of the legislature not to have dangerous products openly available to the community but I dont know anything about these THC drinks to openly voice opinion.
It would be in the best interest to those folks in support of medical marijuana to be vigilant about these products and to stand against unsafe products that contain THC. Because when they cause a problem it only adds to the argument against medical marijuana and it’s clear its a Major topic here, one that many dont want to address head on. I’m sure its frustrating to some that there isnt enough data in support of its dangers, the growing support and the antiquated stance of being against it.
Think of the whole medical marijuana debate as those against it are the the Dad from footloose. Its up to us to show them medical marijuana is safe and wont destroy the beliefs of south carolina. Facts clearly are overlooked and it just makes them that more stubborn.
This is a related comment about another mind altering product being freely sold in gas stations and convenience stores. KRATOM! This stuff is far worse than Marijuana. It’s highly addictive and is destroying lives on a daily basis. There are no federal or state controls or bans in the country
Is there some research you can point to regarding KRATOM being harmful?
As is not uncommon, go after the low hanging fruit. Good lord, these have THC and CBD in them! They have to be bad for everyone. As a child of the 60’s and a Cop of the 70’s I can speak to my own experiences. Weed back them smelled better, inhaled better, and did not have all the hybrids they have now. Never had a physical confrontation with a pure weed smoker. Now, add in crack or fentanyl or angel dust or opioids, then you have a problem. The additives drive a person to unexpected and often out of character actions. Glue sniffing was also a problem. Hemp has been around a long time. Anything can be abused. I have no issue with the drinks being sold only in liquor stores, but it does raise the issue of the market. One thing is clear, the Republicans can’t resist pontificating on morals. Big Brother is here to protect us from ourselves whether we want to be protected or not. The Democrats are concentrating on Wide Open borders and more spending on social programs without overview. Bottom line, we have a Legislature that legislates against what they deem sin with out their own personal experience to qualify them to do so. I will remain a MAGA Republican because I can’t support a leftist Democrat Party. But, that does not mean I support the Republican morals platform. Where are all the bills to cut taxes, address ever rising property taxes, restore a teacher’s authority in the class room, build and improve our infrastructure? Those are some of my priorities and I believed they are shared by a majority of my fellow Conservatives.
The fact that politicians feel they need to fix (or regulate more precisely). Is tiring. Leave us alone…. Reduce/eliminate taxes. Reform the criminal justice system. Reduce the size of state government. Address school funding and property taxes. Everything else is just noise. Once all this is accomplished we can begin worrying about personal choices.
Why is doing nothing not an option? Its an option with everything else in this state.