dr.bootz
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hey guys totally new to mi. whats there to do fun around the kalmazoo area?
LittleDabbie
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Smoke alot of pot? This is michigan there aint shit to do.. Drive around and look at all the pretty colors if you haven't done that 100 times already !!!
Thats really all we got this time of year.. wait to be snowed in.. :D
Welcome to the farm! and welcome to one of the worst states in the usa! Sadly a state i call home too :(
Thats really all we got this time of year.. wait to be snowed in.. :D
Welcome to the farm! and welcome to one of the worst states in the usa! Sadly a state i call home too :(
dr.bootz
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well we just have to make the best of it then don't we!
oscar169
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House opponents split on value of relaxed pot laws
Two Videos>> http://www.livingstondaily.com/stor...onents-split-value-relaxed-pot-laws/16894159/
47th District State House candidate Jordan Genso talks about decriminalizing pot, for example, to boost Michigan's budget. DAILY PRESS & ARGUS
Changing Michigan's marijuana laws would have a far-reaching impact extending to education funding and even tourism, according to a candidate for the 47th state House seat.
Jordan Genso, a Democrat from Marion Township, said at a candidate forum Tuesday in Howell that decriminalizing the recreational use of marijuana — placing it on par with alcohol use — could lead to a shift in state prison spending, leaving more money for education.
At the same time, it could make the state more attractive to tourists and potential new residents.
"It could draw people to Michigan," Genso said.
Veterinarian Dr. Hank Vaupel, the Republican in the race, strongly disagreed with that assessment.
"I do not support the legalization of marijuana," Vaupel said.
Genso's comments came in response to a question about education funding at the forum, which was held at the Howell High School auditorium.
It was perhaps the biggest surprise in a night full of somewhat smaller ones.
On hydraulic fracking, or "fracking," Handy Township Supervisor Vaupel said he favored strict monitoring of the drilling practice with strong local input, breaking somewhat from the party line.
Local input should be respected on issues like "odor, dust and noise," Vaupel said.
Genso, a Realtor, said Michigan should ban fracking, in part, because neighbors have no input on the selection of sites.
The two also broke on charter schools, though perhaps not as expected.
Noting recent controversy regarding their performance, Vaupel said he favored holding charter schools to the same educational standards as public schools.
Genso, a board member of FlexTech, a Genoa Township charter high school, said exceptions should be made for charter schools attempting to provide an alternative experience as opposed to those whose formats are more closely aligned with traditional public schools.
The two contrasted sharply on abortion rights, particularly as they pertained to allowing Michigan employers to opt out of providing abortion coverage for employees.
"Employers should have the right of deciding what they offer, whether it be for moral reasons, religious reasons or whatever," Vaupel said.
Genso, though, would repeal employers' exception from state law.
"There's no legitimate reason to treat abortion any differently than any other legal medical procedure," he said.
They also broke sharply on "stand your ground" elements of Michigan's self-defense law.
The law shouldn't be changed, Vaupel said, despite the recent deadly shooting involving two motorists on Grand River Avenue just east of Howell. The man charged in the shooting is expected to make the case he fired in self-defense.
Genso, however, favored changing the law by replacing the presumption of innocent until proven guilty from those who caused fatalities with a standard based on the preponderance of the evidence.
Libertarian candidate Rodger Young is also on the Nov. 4 ballot with Genso and Vaupel but didn't participate in the forum.
Young, Genso and Vaupel are vying to to replace incumbent Republican Cindy Denby who is ineligible to seek re-election due to term limits.
The 47th House District includes Conway, Cohoctah, Deerfield, Hartland, Howell, Handy, Iosco, Unadilla, Marion, Oceola and Tyrone townships, Howell and Fowlerville.
Tuesday's event was the third and last in a series of candidate forums hosted by Voters Voice, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce, the Livingston County Association of School Boards, the Brighton District Library and the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus. Daily Press & Argus Managing Editor Mike Malott served as moderator.
Two Videos>> http://www.livingstondaily.com/stor...onents-split-value-relaxed-pot-laws/16894159/
47th District State House candidate Jordan Genso talks about decriminalizing pot, for example, to boost Michigan's budget. DAILY PRESS & ARGUS
Changing Michigan's marijuana laws would have a far-reaching impact extending to education funding and even tourism, according to a candidate for the 47th state House seat.
Jordan Genso, a Democrat from Marion Township, said at a candidate forum Tuesday in Howell that decriminalizing the recreational use of marijuana — placing it on par with alcohol use — could lead to a shift in state prison spending, leaving more money for education.
At the same time, it could make the state more attractive to tourists and potential new residents.
"It could draw people to Michigan," Genso said.
Veterinarian Dr. Hank Vaupel, the Republican in the race, strongly disagreed with that assessment.
"I do not support the legalization of marijuana," Vaupel said.
Genso's comments came in response to a question about education funding at the forum, which was held at the Howell High School auditorium.
It was perhaps the biggest surprise in a night full of somewhat smaller ones.
On hydraulic fracking, or "fracking," Handy Township Supervisor Vaupel said he favored strict monitoring of the drilling practice with strong local input, breaking somewhat from the party line.
Local input should be respected on issues like "odor, dust and noise," Vaupel said.
Genso, a Realtor, said Michigan should ban fracking, in part, because neighbors have no input on the selection of sites.
The two also broke on charter schools, though perhaps not as expected.
Noting recent controversy regarding their performance, Vaupel said he favored holding charter schools to the same educational standards as public schools.
Genso, a board member of FlexTech, a Genoa Township charter high school, said exceptions should be made for charter schools attempting to provide an alternative experience as opposed to those whose formats are more closely aligned with traditional public schools.
The two contrasted sharply on abortion rights, particularly as they pertained to allowing Michigan employers to opt out of providing abortion coverage for employees.
"Employers should have the right of deciding what they offer, whether it be for moral reasons, religious reasons or whatever," Vaupel said.
Genso, though, would repeal employers' exception from state law.
"There's no legitimate reason to treat abortion any differently than any other legal medical procedure," he said.
They also broke sharply on "stand your ground" elements of Michigan's self-defense law.
The law shouldn't be changed, Vaupel said, despite the recent deadly shooting involving two motorists on Grand River Avenue just east of Howell. The man charged in the shooting is expected to make the case he fired in self-defense.
Genso, however, favored changing the law by replacing the presumption of innocent until proven guilty from those who caused fatalities with a standard based on the preponderance of the evidence.
Libertarian candidate Rodger Young is also on the Nov. 4 ballot with Genso and Vaupel but didn't participate in the forum.
Young, Genso and Vaupel are vying to to replace incumbent Republican Cindy Denby who is ineligible to seek re-election due to term limits.
The 47th House District includes Conway, Cohoctah, Deerfield, Hartland, Howell, Handy, Iosco, Unadilla, Marion, Oceola and Tyrone townships, Howell and Fowlerville.
Tuesday's event was the third and last in a series of candidate forums hosted by Voters Voice, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce, the Livingston County Association of School Boards, the Brighton District Library and the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus. Daily Press & Argus Managing Editor Mike Malott served as moderator.
LittleDabbie
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See ^^ Smoke pot thats it :D Welcome to michigan the land of all the kick ass weed :P
oscar169
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HAHAHA I'm telling ya, Damn OG Raskal Master Kush....:D
midwestdensies
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Papa Pete's has some small music that rolls through
germinator
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South haven for some all ya can eat perch.
Stalks
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Snowmobile since its to cold to moto
sixstring
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Dont listen to the nay sayers, there is plenty to do in this great state.archery deer season is in full swing (just shot a doe last weekend) and the salmon run aint too shabby :) binder park zoo aint far from Kzoo and the Kellogg center is there in town.your not far from lake michigan and the perch, walleye and salmon are all fantastic in several of those ports.the kzoo river gives up some fish as well.or you could just sit in the house and smoke pot and stare at the walls :)
Tony69
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How did the Master Kush yield for you? Flower time?
ShivaSkunkPunk
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Welcome @dr.bootz there's a nice mix of things todo, especially if you have little ones. Several Fruit Orchards, Beaches, as well as, great fishing (Allegan Dam and Gull Lake) and hunting. Personally, I like that we're smack dab in the middle of Detroit and Chicago, so all is not lost.... Forgot to mention, If your college age, well hot doggie, you got 2 universities and a community college to pilfer! Peace SSP
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oscar169
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Flowered for 63 days yield was average but smoke is top self also frosty nugs
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