February 4, 201511 yr I'm liking the Big "O" more and more lately... Oscar Robertson backing marijuana legalization campaign in Ohio - ESPN TOLEDO, Ohio -- NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, a former current NFL player and a prominent fashion designer are among the investors in a group that wants to legalize marijuana use in Ohio, organizers of the campaign announced. The group called ResponsibleOhio on Friday released a list of 11 backers who include Ohio business people and philanthropists. It's one of two legalization campaigns in Ohio despite opposition from all five statewide officeholders. ResponsibleOhio hopes to put its ballot measure before voters this fall. The plan would amend the Ohio Constitution to make marijuana legal for medical and personal use for those over 21 years old. Robertson is the biggest name on the list of investors. He played at the University of Cincinnati in the late 1950s before going on to a stellar NBA career with the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks. He said in a statement released by ResponsibleOhio that he was taking part because of the benefits from medical marijuana. "It's a terrible feeling when you can't help someone suffering from cancer or another debilitating medical condition -- I know from personal experience," Robertson said in the statement. The NBA great had surgery a few years ago after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Veteran NFL defensive end Frostee Rucker, who played with the Arizona Cardinals this past season and earlier was with both the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, is another backer, as is New York-based fashion designer Nanette Lepore, a Youngstown native, the group said. Columbus real estate developer Rick Kirk and Cincinnati radio station owner Frank Wood also are among the investors released by ResponsibleOhio. Supporters envision a network of 10 growers sending the product to designated testing facilities for safety and potency screenings. The pot would then go to either not-for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries, retail outlets or to be infused into various consumer products. The backers are members of investment groups that would oversee, manage and operate its facilities, ResponsibleOhio said. ResponsibleOhio has said the proposal would generate revenue and create jobs for the state while making marijuana safe, controlled and tested. It has until July to submit enough signatures to get the issue on the ballot. Attorney General Mike DeWine blasted the plan earlier in the week, saying it would create a monopoly and that marijuana could end up in products that children could get their hands on, such as candy. "It's a stupid idea," he told reporters in Columbus at a legislative preview session for journalists organized by The Associated Press.
February 4, 201511 yr Frostee Rucker too. It is coming everyone, marijuana is going to be legal in many more states soon, there is no stopping it.
February 4, 201511 yr Author Not so fun fact: Oscar Robertson killed my dog. Nice guy, though. Accident or on purpose?
February 4, 201511 yr Oscar backed it as a player at UC as well I heard years ago. :thumb: Oscar invented the "triple-double" many have said. What they don't say to protect his legend status at UC are the off-court stories. The Big O would have never been a legend in today's social media world, just another Johnny Manziel!
February 4, 201511 yr Oscar backed it as a player at UC as well I heard years ago. :thumb: Oscar invented the "triple-double" many have said. What they don't say to protect his legend status at UC are the off-court stories. The Big O would have never been a legend in today's social media world, just another Johnny Manziel! I can't imagine too many people would care about the Big O smoking pot in the late 50's early 60's, but that's just me.
February 4, 201511 yr Frostee Rucker too. It is coming everyone, marijuana is going to be legal in many more states soon, there is no stopping it. Good.
February 4, 201511 yr Supporters envision a network of 10 growers sending the product to designated testing facilities for safety and potency screenings. The pot would then go to either not-for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries, retail outlets or to be infused into various consumer products. The backers are members of investment groups that would oversee, manage and operate its facilities, ResponsibleOhio said. Here's the stupid part...
February 4, 201511 yr I'll feel better when this is complete...New marijuana portable breath test in works
February 4, 201511 yr I'll feel better when this is complete...New marijuana portable breath test in works Yep, new vices mean new streams of revenue for the government. Of course safety is always the first and primary concern.
February 4, 201511 yr I'll feel better when this is complete...New marijuana portable breath test in works I'd be interested to know if the breathalyzer would show the presence of THC if the THC was consumed through edible foods, such as brownies. My gut tells me yes, but I think that'd be a bigger challenge.
February 4, 201511 yr Accident or on purpose? Complete accident. While I was obviously freaking out because it was my dog of over a decade I felt bad for him too, as he was very shaken and upset.
February 4, 201511 yr Yep, new vices mean new streams of revenue for the government. Of course safety is always the first and primary concern. My only concern is for impaired drivers...if someone wants to sit home and get baked that's fine. Just don't drive down I-75 at rush hour that way.
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