1917 State of Head

Once again the subject of marijuana is in the news. So of course I have to comment on it.
The reason this time is that the new law is creating all kinds of head-aches for the Washington State government. Our new Governor, Jay Inslee, has been consulting with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder about what, when, and where the law will be enforced or overruled.
How deliciously ironic that their names are Jay and Holder. It's like two characters in a Cheech and Chong movie.
Anyhow, while the smoke is clearing on that issue, the less high echelons of state government are plodding ahead trying to figure out the mechanics of the whole deal. They held a special public input meeting not long ago to seek advice.
One item that flared up was what to name the new agency. Its now called the State Liquor Control Board. A suggestion was made to somehow include the word cannabis in the name.
The State Liquor Cannabis Control board. Don't Bogart that control. Here's an idea. How about the State Regulated Substance Board? Then they could roll in cigarettes too.
Another burning topic of discussion was loans to cannabis businesses. Or cannabis-nesses as I call them. Marijuana-preneurs were worried that banks wouldn't do start-up loans to businesses engaged in the sale or consumption of pot. Which is odd, since banks lend money for new cocktail lounges and taverns all the time.
You'd think if you were getting in the business you'd be able to find investors. The black market marijuana industry was pretty robust. Still, the folks at the forum thought the state should have a block of money available.
Personally, I don't want government involved.
I think it should be a grassroots effort.
America, ya gotta love it.