FebreezeIt
Well-Known Member
Let me start this thread with some background info. Currently I live in Indiana which has some of the harshest laws in the country in regards to cannabis. Our governor Mike Pence attempted to pass legislation to reduce the felony possession amount from <1 ounce to <1/3 of an ounce. Furthermore, a second arrest for possession (even less than 1/3 ounce) would automatically become a felony as well. The police enforce these laws very seriously as well, you will get arrested if they even find a roach in your own home. During his governor campaign Mike Pence received $15,000 in donations from our state private prison corporation, in return he promised to keep their cells as full as possible..
This is a completely outrageous injustice that I can't in good conscience support by my residency in this state. People smoke cannabis every single day in every single state and country all over the world. I do everything I can to be a law abiding citizen, if the state of Indiana considers me a criminal because of cannabis.. Well, there are 2 other states that do not. Sure, I could just continue enjoying cannabis anyways, living in fear of police, going to paranoid lengths to hide my activities, but I morally cannot continue to pay one more single cent in tax to that system which wants to see me behind bars.
I've heard it said before that we can also vote with our feet. I have no kids, girlfriend, close family, or any other real obligations here to speak of. I have an associates degree in engineering, extensive technical experience, and a midwestern work ethic. In a few weeks I plan on flying out to Denver for a working vacation for about 2 weeks. During that time I plan on aggressively applying for jobs, meeting cool people, and looking for housing. I welcome any advice for anyone currently living in Colorado or who has done something similar.
This is a completely outrageous injustice that I can't in good conscience support by my residency in this state. People smoke cannabis every single day in every single state and country all over the world. I do everything I can to be a law abiding citizen, if the state of Indiana considers me a criminal because of cannabis.. Well, there are 2 other states that do not. Sure, I could just continue enjoying cannabis anyways, living in fear of police, going to paranoid lengths to hide my activities, but I morally cannot continue to pay one more single cent in tax to that system which wants to see me behind bars.
I've heard it said before that we can also vote with our feet. I have no kids, girlfriend, close family, or any other real obligations here to speak of. I have an associates degree in engineering, extensive technical experience, and a midwestern work ethic. In a few weeks I plan on flying out to Denver for a working vacation for about 2 weeks. During that time I plan on aggressively applying for jobs, meeting cool people, and looking for housing. I welcome any advice for anyone currently living in Colorado or who has done something similar.