'Walmart of weed' opening store in Washington, D.C.?
~ The Rebel ~
2012/04/01 08:47:52
A company dubbed the "Walmart of Weed" is putting down roots in America's
capital city, sprouting further debate on marijuana — medical or otherwise.
Just a few miles from the White
House and federal buildings, a company that candidly caters to medical
marijuana growers is opening up its first outlet on the East
Coast. The opening of the weGrow store on Friday in Washington coincides
with the first concrete step in implementing a city law allowing residents with
certain medical conditions to purchase pot.
capital city, sprouting further debate on marijuana — medical or otherwise.
Just a few miles from the White
House and federal buildings, a company that candidly caters to medical
marijuana growers is opening up its first outlet on the East
Coast. The opening of the weGrow store on Friday in Washington coincides
with the first concrete step in implementing a city law allowing residents with
certain medical conditions to purchase pot.
Like suppliers of picks and axes during the gold rush,
weGrow sees itself providing the necessary tools to pioneers of a "green rush,"
which some project could reach nearly $9 billion within the next five years.
Admittedly smaller than a big box store, weGrow is not unlike a typical retailer
in mainstream America, with towering shelves of plant food and vitamins,
ventilation and lighting systems. Along with garden products, it offers how-to
classes, books and magazines on growing medical marijuana.
Read More: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/health/story/2...
Top Opinion
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+3As if the ones in the federal government aren't goofy enough already... let's throw some Wacky Weed into the mix!
IS this because members of the /body Politic/ wanted a quick, easy 'supply' of some of their favorite (albeit illegal) substances?