First off id like to say that, from an outsiders perspective such as my own, Scott and RD are some of the best Stewards for the movement today, at least while in the spot light (my only experiences), they seem to always leave listeners with a favorable view of RD and the cannabis movement in general. We definitely need more of the folks who are on top of the game right now to be as sincere as Scott. That said, it's pretty ballin' of Scott and crew to have the exclusive lock on all legal grows, genetics-wise, in CT, at least from what I'm capable of gathering. Props to RD, way to jump at the amazing opportunity, I know some folks out there from over the Keeler and Long building and have heard nothing but good things so far So props For that, but man, the CT laws are about as bunk as they come, and written exclusively, and expressively, with corporate control of the market in mind. Please take this with total respect:
With companies like RD (definitely not trying singling you out) leading the outward expansion, cash flow becomes a very important tool in keeping the hands of scab corporations out of the game, and keeping the laws in the favor of the people, (correct me if I am wrong but from my interpretation I feel we agree on that topic). That said, as in any industry, you sometimes have to do some work you don't want to do to have the ability to compete, especially when we are talking about the enemy being as imposing as Big pharma. Now I'm not saying there is anything we can do to stop the impending take over of medical after federal rescheduling., that is a given (I think), but where do "you",(RD), or where do you suggest, the line should be drawn as to when we say," ...I don't care about the money... and it's extremely sad for the folks in need, but we just can not support oppressive legislation by doing business here...", while still trying to hold your own long term?
I'm not try to suggest RD has crossed that line, but I definitely, as hopefully you can understand, that laws like CT's are getting fairly close. Again I have sincere respect for the way Scott presents RD and cannabis to the world, and would not have taken the time to ask otherwise. I just think a lot of folks might benefit from your opinions on the issue.
-Haystax