Residents prohibited from consuming marijuana in public under Springfield council proposal

Submitted by LeeOblivious t3_124c619 in springfieldMO

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/residents-prohibited-from-consuming-marijuana-in-public-under-springfield-council-proposal/ar-AA198Tvq?ocid=msedgntphdr&cvid=785db6dd26964a319af3c0e95a442e7c&ei=14

This is so stupid. They should apply the same rules to MJ as Tobacco. Smoking both emits foul orders and harmful fumes. I'd like both to be banned anywhere I go. But, banning one and not the other is ripe stupidity. And while we are at it ban smelling like months old stale tobacco/marijuana when you are in public. If I can smell it and tell you smoke from 15 feet away in Walmart due to the stench, you need to give it up and get clean (literally and figuratively). Same goes for marijuana.

Also, have they properly defined "marijuana accessories"? or is it just another we know it when we see it and refuse to let anyone know what it is so we can harass them?

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DrTadpole t1_jdyytqc wrote

Wait can I currently smoke mine in public? I thought it wasn’t legal in public spaces anyways

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the_honeyman t1_je0nb6r wrote

It isn't. This ordinance is a nothing burger to appease the picket fence pearl clutchers.

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budtoast t1_jdzmi4g wrote

Hey I can agree with some of your sentiments, but some of us consume for medical health issues or chronic pain. I have considered stopping but my other option is prescribed benzos or narcotics. I heavily prefer marijuana.

This could also be the case for these “smelly” people. Even making your own edibles (aka not explicitly smoking) from dispo flower can make your entire house smell. You don’t really get a choice unless you have a lot of money to afford premade edibles.

To be honest, this mentality that “if I smell it you’re an addict” is what kept me away from it for so long. It has helped me tremendously. I wish more people knew that others might need it for health reasons or for pain relief and you can’t really avoid the smell if you’re poor.

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ptparkert t1_je02vmu wrote

I’m all for freedom in your own space, but when sharing public space, we could all be more considerate of others noses and lungs. Too much perfume could trigger some to have an allergic reaction.

Id like to take this opportunity to quote the EPA, when a complaint was made about a farmer contaminating our air with pesticides. “We’ll, it’s like chopping an onion. You smell the onion, but you aren’t eating the onion.”

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budtoast t1_je03351 wrote

I am talking about the “smelly” people OP is talking about, not people smoking in public. I agree that smoking in a public place shouldn’t happen for either substance. That’s why I began this with “I agree with your sentiment.”

What I disagree with is labeling anyone who smells like weed “addicts.” Also if you’re judging how people smell, you’re going to find lots of different things to be bothered by. Many people don’t smell great and that’s ok, we do our best.

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LeeOblivious OP t1_je0q2a8 wrote

I was mostly referring to those who stink of tobacco so bad I can smell them from around the corner of the aisle in a store. I've never smelled anyone reeking of MJ that badly, but smell tobacco addicts all the time.

Our stupid as fuck city council seems to think that tobacco is ok for public consumption, but other odorous herbs are not. Because we are used to tobacco stench and not MJ's. And while we are at it all the assclowns littering their butts all over the place need to be cracked down on. Something I've not seen from MJ smokers. I'm tired of sweeping my parking lot in the morning and finding a ton of these. Nasty bastards leaving their trash all over.

And it occurred to me that MJ comes in none smoke varieties such as edibles and liquid forms that do not leave a stench. Are our numbskull city council banning those in public as well?

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budtoast t1_je21z9m wrote

Haha potentially, honestly I’m nervous for that because they could label it “inappropriate intoxication” while I’m viewing it as “taking the medicine my doctor told me I should try.”

But I don’t think that will happen soon if it does. Weed was just recently legalized recreationally so, I think the wrinkles will take a bit of time to be smoothed out. And medical use is still considered separate from recreational use, so we’ll see how things go. Because I can’t walk well without it, I don’t ever “look” high and I don’t ever act high in public either

Also thank you for clarifying- I didn’t think you judged harshly but I did want to throw my two cents in regarding the perception of addicts.

I actually do my best to make sure my belongings and everything in my house don’t smell after making edibles, because it’s like baking. Now everything in your house smells like weed. Premade edibles are very expensive so I can’t afford those- so my clothes and belongings usually really reek. It’s something I’m a bit self conscious about. I don’t want people to think I’m an addict because I’m trying to have pain relief, basically. It’s really annoying because some people will smell it and make jokes, but I’m actually really paranoid people judge me harshly.

Your complaints make sense. It’s weird that they are ok with tobacco but not MJ. I say keep both of them in designated smoking areas. If you want to smoke in public, go to the place where you can. But I don’t know, I’m not an expert on these things lol.

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ptparkert t1_je06h0s wrote

I mostly agree. Not trying to label anyone. I try not to judge a book by the cover, although that’s generally the first thing you see. I deplore bad BO equally to ashtray funk. I’m sure some people are doing their best, but others could put in a little more effort.

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xacheria9 t1_jdzsfug wrote

I also shouldn't have to listen to moms scream at unruly kids in the grocery store. Sometimes, the people in public aren't like the people in your private life, and that's okay.

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Demmetros t1_jdyv3b2 wrote

The fuck you rambling about?

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_ism_ t1_jdzxiah wrote

Guess I better take off my marijuana earrings, wouldn't want to be caught with accessories on my person.

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