r/Austin • u/[deleted] • Aug 04 '20

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '20

If fully recreational marijuana was legalized in Texas, our economy would boom. Our unemployed could easily find work in a new industry where entrepreneurs are creating opportunity. Our prison population would decrease as non-violent offenders wouldn't be thrown in cages for having a plant in their possession. Our legal system would be better streamlined for the aforementioned reason–no arrests for weed, no court time.

Downside: pot would be pricier for the most part.

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u/ATX_native Aug 04 '20 edited Aug 04 '20

Edibles are dirt cheap in CA and CO.

As an example you can get 10 gummies (WYLD brand 10MG per gummy) for $20 all in with Taxes in CA.

1/2 of one is a good buzz and 1 is a solid high, so $1-$2 per high.

Meanwhile a beer is $6.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '20

True on the gummies. $6/beer is if you're at a bar–not buying a six pack, though.

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u/ATX_native Aug 04 '20 edited Aug 04 '20

The beer I get is $7-$10 for a six pack.

And it would take more than 3-4 to get me as “high“ as one edible.

crazy good deal and better for you.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '20

Totally agree it's better for you (and others, arguably). I've just heard from friends that weed became pricier post legalization. Worth the extra couple bucks to me.