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The bigotry or intolerance and disapproval of marijuana does not end with legalization.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one thing to rally support to allow<\/em> marijuana. Influencing public opinion to decriminalize pot and tax the heck out of it is one thing. Logistically, it\u2019s not a terribly hard sell, as we’ve seen in states like Oregon, Alaska and Washington. Spend less tax money incarcerating stoners, legitimize product and snuff out black markets. Oh, and generate revenue for stuff no one can argue with, like education? Unless you\u2019ve got some opportunistic red tape to deal with, like Ohio did, who wouldn\u2019t vote for legalizing marijuana these days? \u00a0Anyone?<\/p>\n

Cannabigotry: Understanding What it Means<\/h2>\n

But getting people to vote for marijuana legislation is only the tip of the iceberg. The road to responsible marijuana reform has many speed bumps and potential hazards.<\/p>\n

Legalization<\/a> does not mean the campaign for cannabis is over. \u00a0The fight, for cannabis activists, is only just beginning.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s 2015 Seattle Hempfest featured a panel called \u201cCannabigotry: We Legalized, Why Are We Still Fighting.\u201d With a focus on education and community activism or organization, panelists addressed the \u201cbigotry\u201d that closely follows state level marijuana legalization. Employment law, discrimination, health care\u00a0policies, grow facilities and city ordinances are just a few of the open issues that aren\u2019t necessarily addressed with the legalization of marijuana recreationally and medically.\u00a0 These outstanding issues bring big headaches for cannabis activists and entrepreneurs residing in the states.<\/p>\n

Allowance does not equal acceptance. Enter the new fight. The fight to end cannabigotry, which will require great patience, education, discussion and man power.<\/p>\n

Therefore the legalization of marijuana brings with it great responsibility to those fighting for it. \u00a0How have you prepared?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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