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Is This the Reason we got thrown out of this place??? Bunch of Pot Mutts take over?
Look at my Beautiful Bar…look what it turned too. OMG!
SHAME SHAME SHAME!!! I bust my hump getting rid of trash like that and these people are gladly welcomed?
I thouight that was still illegal yet and the Governer hasent approved it…So they should be arrested.

If you are concerned – or if you are supportive, for that matter – you want to be calling your elected officials, as they provide direction to KCSO (and in the city of Seattle, SPD). We have no editorial position on this (or anything else) but we have been working extensively on stories about these new enterprises, and local officials have made it clear, since state voters authorized medical marijuana more than a decade ago, the law enforcers are waiting for some kind of guidance from the elected officials, who in turn appear to be waiting to see how the state regulation issue will pan out.
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If nothing happens this year, Seattle city officials told us they would have to take their own action on that side of the border, whether it is via writing their own regulations, or cracking down. Right now it seems as if the elected officials at the local levels are operating in something of a vacuum, trying to figure out the “right” thing to do (or not do). – TR

Thank you Tracyfor Your Service,as it says here…Federal law PROHIBITS THIS. http://www.marijuana-as-medicine.org/Federal%20&%20State%20Law.htm

Dosent matter is the state says its ok…its the Federal Gov. call on this. This is one of the reasons why the Dept of Justice is here…not only for the accused cops but all the questionable activities by the States Government laws that has been passed by voters. The Question is…why did it get on a ballot in the first place. They knew it was Federally Illegal…Washington State is Part of The USA and has to abide by FEDERAL laws.
This is just my opinion.

Yes, it’s the federal law. But it’s not being enforced in areas like this one where medical marijuana was approved by voters. Again, if you are concerned, you need to contact your elected officials, who make the policy and direct the civil servants to carry it out – that has been made clear in all the research we’ve done on this. In the case of White Center, that would probably best be expressed to County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Councilmember Joe McDermott – you can get all their contact info from their respective sections of http://kingcounty.gov – TR

I am actually pro-legalization, but the fact that an establishment like this has been allowed to open in White Center blows my mind. With requirements for identification of medical marijuana patients virtually non-existent, this place is essentially acting as an illegal drug club operating in full view of law enforcement. As long as marijuana is illegal, there must be strict guidelines in place for how a regulated permit to use is acquired, and how it is used, including identification.

What’s next? An opium den with morphine drips provided on site?

We now have 3 marijuana facilities within a mile or so of White Center, just at a time when White Center was seen as possibly cleaning up it’s bad reputation. This is bad for WC and all surrounding neighborhoods. Tell me, when does the ‘bartender’ cut people off at this place? Or will customers be sent out to their vehicles in a state that no liquor-serving bartender could ever legally allow?

I was a bit concerned over the facility going in at 35th & Roxbury. This news has tipped my concern over into outrage.

so you really think this place is going to work?…Do you smell the coffee now? Are you kidding me? the doors will be opened, these guys are gonna sell to anyone…they dont even have a license to operate…i estimate the DEA will be there in a matter of hours to shut it down…you cannot compare alcohol (which went through prohibition in the 20-30’s) and now illegal drugs are trying to muscle in?. dont you thing the drug dealers are gonna hang out there again?…Wake up…Gosh, i cant believe how some people are so nieve to think that these spots are going to be regular businesses. There are not that many people require medical marajuana. Think about it….REALLY think about it. How the heck are they gonna make income and pay taxes…selling pot brownies? im sure the stoners will come in with Dad’s prescription pad and load up and sell to others in the streets. Cmom! There is no argument here. This should be dispensed by a licensed pharmasist only. Thats all, just like any other precription. This is NOT a viable and needed thing to be in an open store…and then they are going to smoke it in there too? again…what are you kidding me? (not YOU in general). Its illegal by the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Thats all there is. you cannot VOTE or come with something to vote for if its illegal…Its like saying we can vote here in washington to shoot someone in the head if the punch you in the face. The voters voted on it but the Federal Government says its illegal and its manslaughter…get it?

You would think that if they wanted to gain acceptance from outside the counterculture they wouldn’t wink at the 4/20 reference.

I’m not opposed to much of this use… I would just make it a crime to be whacked out on weed, alcohol, or any other drug IN PUBLIC. Do what you want behind closed doors.

Keep the meds available for the patient…. Too many ignorant people comment here, If you had cancer, maybe your opinion would change…. Smoke a joint godddd

Ugh. I find this really upsetting actually. Pro-legalization or not, this is NOT a good idea for the heart of White Center IMO. Sorry pot-heads, but I really hope this business doesn’t last.

Ok…i have been reading all of this but as you all know i was the owner of the Hang Around. Just to say i loved that place very much and the people who came to visit too. Just to say the licensing, Insurance that i had to get not alone the Liquor License that the State Requires to sell liquor that my wife and I paid, $2200.00. then i had to get insurance…2 millom dollar policy…then i had to get a fire permit and the business license and the Health department license. signage license…What did the guys of the Medical marajuana places have to get to open their doors? Please tell me. Not a Damn Thing. By the way,just FYI. That property as all of you all know is in litigation between me and the landlord and you all know that the location should not of been rented until this case settles. I even might be the new owner of that property if and when i win, who knows… That location is supposed to be frozen. Just FYI.
Thank you people of White Center for helping me but the others who allow this, just really kinda slapped my wife and I in the face.
The “Wicked Witch of White Center” (landlord of that bar) should be arrested and sued and it is happening now. Im the one who cleaned up that area, the others followed and everyone was happy. LOOK NOW went back to where it was and now worse. i attended the meetings and such. doesent make sense to me now. Sorry folks, Im Very Dissapointed in this whole experience.I will NEVER open a Business in White Center ever again. Thank you all and God Bless.

Amsterdam is indeed a lovely city. Seattle is not Amsterdam, nor is White Center. It would take more than legalization to make even the slightest comparison, and I’m not even talking about architecture and geography. Europe is not a car based culture, so most people getting high in Amsterdam are not driving home. Nor do they have the high crime street scene that exists here. Establishments such as these should not be allowed until pot is legal AND stringent regulations – including taxes, police oversight, and licensing – are in place.

there’s a lot of ignorant posting here. personally, I’d rather see a marijuana lounge here than the alcoholic crackheads who used to make White Center a terrible place by hanging out at the bar that was formerly here, and the one before that. Do your research on MEDICAL marijuana before you post here thinking that it’s going to be some kind of opium lounge, where anyone can come in.

It’s hilarious yet concerning to see after so many years, all the outrageous paranoia and absolute straight ignorance of so many people even in this day and age where we can obtain so much real information. And so many people just loving and in bed with the Feds…really pretty scary. I hope those guys keep on toking.

I wonder what horrible illness these poor gentlemen are suffering from. Buttock pain? Hemmorhoids? Probably all of their medical problems are secondary to sitting around getting high all day. Thank god they have some “medication” for their afflictions. I was just thinking the other day while walking down 16th, stepping over bum vomit, what this place needs is a place for lazy stoners to hang out. What a joke. I went to Amsterdam once. The area around the red light district where all of the pot stores were was a total craphole. Sure, you could get pot legally, you would also get offers from scumbags on the street offering to sell you heroin. White Center is just going to get a reputation as a place where people can go to buy drugs, and along with the “medical marijuana”, the hard drugs will be here as well. We need to all write to Joe McDermott and Dow Constantine.

I thought they band smoking public places. What about the second hand smoke? I geuss you can smoke dope in a bar but not ciggs. The funny part about this is is that ciggs are leagel. Nice to here from you Joe

Anyone interested in finding out more about the laws regarding Medical Marijuana Lounges and Dispensaries, particularly those currently operating in White Center and Top Hat are welcome to attend the next North Highline Unincorporated Council meeting. King County Representative Joe McDermott will be present at the meeting, as well as King County Sheriff’s office, to discuss these issues. The owner of the G.A.M.E. collective “Marijuana Lounge”, Brionne Corbray, was also invited, but refused to attend stating that he did not have to answer to this community about his business, as he is operating a “private Club” – Please plan on atteding – Thursday, May 5 at 7 pm – North Highline Fire Station – 112 Street SW. The agenda for the meeting has been submitted to this blog and should appear shortly.

@FoyBoy: If the ol gal cannot pay the settlement then she has to give me the property, in which i wouldnt mind collecting all the rents. BUT i dont think with all that Weed around white center, i dont think i want any of my patrons around that. I know that hypacritical but it is what it is. BUT…im still skeptical of opening up any businesses there for my self in the Center as of now.Another guy posted in another column here which cracked me up: No More “White Center” Now it’s “WEED CENTER”(… Thats a shame. Sorry White Center.Time to do a serious clean up there.)

The medical mj is not the issue here benny, it’s how the establishment is being ran…I think most people here understand the need as an alternative treatment…but we can’t except the fact of what we see on the streets concerning this facility and the shananagans that trickle from it… Sounds like you might be a little biased towards red necks…what is your definition of a red neck anyway?