Protests in front of Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop is nothing new. First it was the church next door which filed a lawsuit that has since been dropped, and now it is a faction of the medical marijuana industry.
Apparently a licensed physician has independently tested recreational marijuana purchased from two different legal pot shops. Now it’s obvious that one of those pot shops was Uncle Ike’s.
According to the independent test results, there are over 240 pesticides being used to grow recreational marijuana and none of the testing labs are providing these results.
We are not sure what to make of this.
1) First of all, one of the samples that was independently tested was sent to a lab in Oregon. Isn’t it against the law to buy marijuana in Washington State and take it to another state? Brush up on the laws here.
2) Let’s just say the results of this independent study should be looked at further. How is this any different than the vegetables and fruits that we buy at the store? Do you know what pesticides was used for that apple you are eating for lunch?
Unless of course it’s organic, but organic labeling is not yet used in the recreational marijuana industry. Oh wait…even if it was used, organic farming uses pesticides and even natural pesticides can be a health risk.
3) Why is this faction of the medical marijuana industry up in arms about recreational marijuana cannabis? Wouldn’t there be a bigger argument if pesticides were being used on medical marijuana plants? Correct us if we are wrong, but aren’t some of these labs, if not all, that test recreational marijuana also test medical marijuana?
What do you think? Do you think the protest has valid arguments? Do you think it’s much ado bout nothing? Share your thoughts below.
Manic Conrad
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Bill Davis says
How about give us some g-damn context for this story? What is the significance of Ike’s? Is it the only recreational store? I’m on your site and I can’t even tell if recreational marijuana is for sale currently in Seattle or not. Please update your site with a little more clarity.
Seattle Marijuana Blog says
Thank you for your reply.
What is the significance of Ike’s? Read the article. Your answer is in the 2nd sentence.
Is it the only recreational store? Look at the menu. There is an entire guide for recreational marijuana stores in Seattle.
Bill Davis says
Your site just needs a FAQ.
Seattle Marijuana Blog says
We are working on this. In the meantime, enjoy the guide to Seattle marijuana stores and reviews of local marijuana strains.
Etidorhpa says
I voted to shut down all medical marijuana shops. Yes forever on I-502!
bizz says
“Additionally, four labs found four different retained solvents in concentrates that none of the other 5 labs found: methanol, isopropanol, acetone and alkane…………..
……. 248 pesticides are approved to use on cannabis plants in the state yet there is not one lab in Washington capable of testing for these poisons………(The samples had to be transported illegally to a neighboring state for pesticide testing.) ”
Did you even read the article? READ up be for you smoke a fatty and ask your audience for the facts……
This is not cool and shouldn’t be downplayed , these poisons go directly to your lungs, you are not eating it!