New York: You Can Grow Marijuana at Home

New York's Green Thumb: The State's Progressive Step Towards Homegrown Marijuana

In a landmark move, New York State has legalized the home cultivation of marijuana for adults aged 21 and over, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to cannabis regulation. This progressive step not only reflects the changing attitudes toward marijuana use but also empowers individuals with the freedom to grow their own plants for personal use.

Under the new guidelines, residents can cultivate up to three mature and three immature plants individually, with a maximum of six mature and six immature plants per household, regardless of the number of adults residing there. This initiative aims to provide a safe and regulated framework for home cultivation, ensuring that individuals can enjoy the benefits of marijuana without the risks associated with unregulated use.

The state has put forth clear regulations to ensure the safety and security of home cultivation. For instance, the use of flammable materials for at-home cannabis-based product extraction is prohibited due to safety concerns. Instead, residents are encouraged to explore alternative methods such as heat, water, or fermentation. Additionally, measures must be taken to prevent cannabis odor from becoming a nuisance to neighbors and to secure plants from unauthorized access or theft.

The legalization also comes with an educational push, providing resources for residents to learn about safe cultivation practices. The Office of Cannabis Management has made information readily available on its website and through a dedicated hotline, guiding individuals on everything from purchasing seeds to controlling indoor air quality to reduce the risk of mold and fungus.

This move by New York is not just about allowing the growth of marijuana plants; it's about fostering a responsible culture around cannabis use. It's about recognizing the therapeutic and recreational benefits of marijuana while also acknowledging the importance of regulation and education in preventing potential misuse.

As New Yorkers begin to exercise their newfound rights, it's essential to remain informed and compliant with the state's regulations. By doing so, residents can ensure that they are contributing to a safe and sustainable cannabis culture in New York State.

This news will not be well accepted by people who value quality of life.  New York is clearly lost. Whether or not this state will return to reason is left to be seen. However, we can assume that it is on a downward spiral and will bring about election changes when crime gets worse and quality of life disappears.  Marijuana use as recreation is not safe, see:Sacerdotus: Dangers of Marijuana Use.  Studies are already coming out showing that the legalization of it has made things worse in states that have legalized it.  

For more detailed information on the rules and regulations of homegrown marijuana in New York, interested individuals can visit the official state cannabis website or consult the comprehensive guide provided by local news outlets.

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References:

https://pix11.com/news/local-news/marijuana-in-ny-nj/growing-weed-allowed-in-new-york-homes/

: New York State's official guidelines on home cultivation of cannabis.

: Local news outlet's detailed breakdown of the rules for legally growing marijuana at home in NY.

Josh Duggar Cheated on "Ashley Madison"

Fallen reality tv star Josh Duggar is in the news once again.  No, he did not molest any minor (that we know of) again. Rumors circulated online that he was one of the clients of "Ashley Madison," a site for people to commit adultery discreetly.  The site was hacked a few months ago and the hackers that did it threatened to release the information.

They did, and emails, addresses and payments linking to Josh Duggar were found.  Many online jumped to attack Josh Duggar and his "family values" including the has-been former talk show host Montel Williams who described conservative Christians such as the Duggars as "freaks" and who became defensive with me when I questioned his tweet (see: http://www.sacerdotus.com/2015/08/montel-attacks-christians-sacerdotus.html). I had to shut down this fool and remind him about semantics.

Well, Josh finally admitted that he did in fact committed adultery against his wife and is a porn addict.  In a statement, he said:

 "I have been the biggest hypocrite ever. While espousing faith and family values, I have secretly over the last several years been viewing pornography on the internet and this became a secret addiction and I became unfaithful to my wife.
I am so ashamed of the double life that I have been living and am grieved for the hurt, pain and disgrace my sin has caused my wife and family, and most of all Jesus and all those who profess faith in Him.
I brought hurt and a reproach to my family, close friends and the fans of our show with my actions that happened when I was 14-15 years old, and now I have re-broken their trust.
 The last few years, while publicly stating I was fighting against immorality in our country, I was hiding my own personal failings.
As I am learning the hard way, we have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences. I deeply regret all hurt I have caused so many by being such a bad example.
I humbly ask for your forgiveness. Please pray for my precious wife Anna and our family during this time."

Josh was part of the Family Research Council and spoke strongly against adulterers, divorce, same-sex marriage, gays and abortion. He considered these an affront to the family.  However, he clearly was hurting the family as an institution; first as a minor by touching his sisters and babysitter inappropriately and second by cheating on his wife.  Rumors are now circulating that he may have used a fake Facebook profile to cheat as well.

This is unfortunately indeed.  However, it is not new. A recent survey (Barna Group) supplemented previous studies showing that Christians (Protestant) have high levels of addiction to pornography. Some speculate that the heavy restrictions due to fundamentalist Puritanistic views take a toll on the psychological well-being of Protestant Christians. This is not a critique of the Christian faith, but rather how it is lived by these Christians.

We must pray for Josh and his family.  He has brought a lot of shame to his family and they must be going through a lot of pain right now especially his wife and children. We must forgive him and ask God to give him the grace to fight his inner demons.  He is clearly mentally disturbed and needs to seek both professional and spiritual help.





Source:

http://www.people.com/article/josh-duggar-controversial-opinions-sex-marriage

http://www.people.com/article/josh-duggar-infidelity-pornography-addiction-statement

http://ja20.com/

http://www.people.com/article/josh-duggar-ashley-madison-account-cheating-molestation-scandal

http://gawker.com/family-values-activist-josh-duggar-had-a-paid-ashley-ma-1725132091