Tax dollars at work. Send in the troops first and hope for the desired results. Meanwhile tax paying business suffer. All in hopes of confiscating a product that is being sold to consenting adults. So much for smaller governmentSpecifically, they were selling one legal item that has questionable marketing practices; the police believed this legal item had illegal components to it. They shut down the shops, sent SWAT in, detained the employees, held press conferences in front of the stores condemning all vape shops, arrested them then unarrested after the lap results came back that there was no illegal substance in the product. Then the news web sites deleted the original story and passed off blame to faulty sources.
Literally, the SWAT team went in, not just a waste of money, also endangered lives.Tax dollars at work. Send in the troops first and hope for the desired results. Meanwhile tax paying business suffer. All in hopes of confiscating a product that is being sold to consenting adults. So much for smaller government
Sorry. I get a little worked up when police departments arrange for press ops and then say oops.
The "other stuff" is legal here so many shops sell gear for both. They do it openly and market it as such. They are in 2 seperate sections of the cases. Now that I have gotten used to it,kinda seems strange that other places aren't that way. Seriously SWAT?Actually, they were not selling illegal stuff, the original article was taken down without a retraction and they rewrote history saying "oops". Most of the shops were more of the head shop variety though.
They have their shiny and deadly toys that they want to show off in front of cameras. Sure, lets storm in and treat these employees like they are dangerous criminals. Have to make sure that everyone knows who's in charge. All this for a victimless crime (that ended up not being a crime). Meanwhile there are real crimes being committed and real victims who are suffering.Literally, the SWAT team went in, not just a waste of money, also endangered lives.
Texas no knock search warrants! If it involves drugs, it is going to be no knock. The SWAT van was hitting one after another as vape shop managers were texting each other saying such and such just got hit and the van is heading in such and such direction.The "other stuff" is legal here so many shops sell gear for both. They do it openly and market it as such. They are in 2 seperate sections of the cases. Now that I have gotten used to it,kinda seems strange that other places aren't that way. Seriously SWAT?
it's tax pay season for me.OK people....Tax returns coming. Time to start seriously looking for gear everyone
I really hope one of Indiana's neighbors (how bout you Illinois!) legalizes the unnamed leafy green substance. Not for me, but so that my backwardass state will see the millions in tax dollars they are missing out on as our residents head out of state to spend their money.
I feel your pain. And I'm going to feel it a lot more acutely tomorrow after I meet with my accountant.it's tax pay season for me.![]()
Texas no knock search warrants! If it involves drugs, it is going to be no knock. The SWAT van was hitting one after another as vape shop managers were texting each other saying such and such just got hit and the van is heading in such and such direction.
Wonder what the Tax Man will buy with our $$$$?it's tax pay season for me.![]()
I wish for the same but not holding out much hope. We'll see after the next round of elections. They need to legalize just for the income, our credit is shot thanks to the whole budget stalemate.I really hope one of Indiana's neighbors (how bout you Illinois!) legalizes the unnamed leafy green substance. Not for me, but so that my backwardass state will see the millions in tax dollars they are missing out on as our residents head out of state to spend their money.
I respect why you and others feel that way. I just think that it's something that people are going to partake in and if it's monitored and regulated correctly the market will force the illegal sales out. It's going to be bought and sold regardlessI'm on the fence where that's concerned ... I see it as detrimental really, but in the end it's not my call so I don't suppose it matters.
What bothers me is state's legalizing that but wanting to mess with ejuice flavors and ecigarettes.
I'll guarantee I know which is more harmful to youth, and it's not the other stuff.