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marmar

(77,124 posts)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 10:00 AM Nov 2012

Light 'em if ya got 'em. Amsterdam to remain the world's self-bake capital, even for tourists......





The mayor of Amsterdam says he will not ban foreign tourists from using the city's famous cannabis cafes, after months of argument over new drug laws.

The move comes after the new government of the Netherlands said it would be up to local authorities whether or not to impose such a ban.

Mayor Eberhard van der Laan said banning the sale of the drug to foreigners could lead to more crime.

Each year, some 1.5 million tourists visit Amsterdam to consume cannabis. ....................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20165371



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Light 'em if ya got 'em. Amsterdam to remain the world's self-bake capital, even for tourists...... (Original Post) marmar Nov 2012 OP
Tourism in Colorado might see a boost Eyes of the World Nov 2012 #1
Gambling brought tourists to Vegas mick063 Nov 2012 #2
 
1. Tourism in Colorado might see a boost
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 10:07 AM
Nov 2012

Its already an international ski and outdoor destination.

I just changed my ski plans from Killington to A-Basin. I am probably not the only one...

 

mick063

(2,424 posts)
2. Gambling brought tourists to Vegas
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:04 AM
Nov 2012

Weed will bring tourists to the beautiful state of Washington.

Imagine the tourist oriented possibilities.



One advantage for Vegas: These is no piss test for gambling.


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