It was only two years ago that our small, sleepy seaside community got its first cannabis dispensary.
There was a bit of a controversy at the time, because the old-school fuddy-duddies who run the town were worried that it would bring in “an unsavory element.” People actually thought crime would increase because of this business.
Then the business opened, and after a few months the town came to realize there was no down side to have a cannabis dispensary here. Eventually people got used to it, and the cannabis dispensary became just another normal part of our town. The guy who runs the dispensary is Gus, and while he was unpopular when this all started, he has become a pillar of the community. The cannabis dispensary not only brings in a lot of tax revenue for the town, but Gus also is very generous when it comes to community events. The cannabis dispensary always sponsors a float in the local parade, and contributes to the summer carnival. I heard that Gus is rumored to be made a deacon at the local church, and that made me laugh. The church was one of the biggest opponents to the cannabis dispensary, and now they were welcoming Gus with open arms. It warms my heart to see that everyone, even the church, is finally coming to grips with the fact that cannabis is legal, safe, and a gift from god. I’m not a religious man, but if you do believe in God, you have to admit that he is the one who put cannabis plants here for us to enjoy.