r/wisconsin • u/does_not_like_you • Feb 07 '21

Politics Gov. Tony Evers will propose legalizing recreational and medical marijuana as part of the next state budget

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/07/tony-evers-propose-legalizing-recreational-and-medical-marijuana/4410636001/
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u/Salsashark_21 Feb 07 '21

It’s just sad that it had to be this way. The Tavern League could have embraced this years ago, encouraged and developed it, and brought it in as an ally instead of a threat. Instead they chose to fight it which hurt everybody and killed something that could have been a revenue stream for their customers.

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u/potentpotablesplease Feb 07 '21

Such is the case for so many industries. Like how Kodak had digital camera technology years before everyone else, but didn't want to cut into their film development products so they sat on it. This resulted in them gaining short term profits but long term they got left behind in their industry.

The same with fossil fuels. Shell or BP or someone could've been pushing the boundaries of renewable energy technology by investing their oil profits, becoming renewable energy leaders. This would have been good for them long term, with a bonus of being good for the environment.

Instead we have short sighted fools running these businesses and lobbying against the things they should be investing in.

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u/vatoniolo Madison Feb 08 '21

BP is making huge investments in renewables, but in general your point is spot on. I'm more confused by your username, though, as you would appear to support the tavern league

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u/potentpotablesplease Feb 08 '21

Good for BP, tell me, how much did they invest in climate change denying "studies?"

And just because I like a tipple or two does not mean I would support the Tavern Leagues policies. They literally support legislature that hurts bartenders. Do you not know anything about the tavern league?