Missed Opportunities

   Even as Alaska searches for new revenue streams, it's possible that some will be led far astray by the denial of the DeVilbi of Matanuska- Susitna Borough. There's been a lot of hoopla about years of study and research done on their part into the costs and effects of cannabis and it's use. Where are their good meaning words and actions when it comes to alcohol? Now there is some death and destruction looking for a remedy. Only now is there any real research able to be done on the subject of cannabis in our country, with the more recent loosening of controls. In the past, most of the accredited research was coming out of the Israeli army. They even go so far as to prescribe it for PTSD in the military. And if the DeVilbi really want to learn, may I suggest they delve into some ancient study on the subject. 

   As I see it, one part of the state, the Matanuska side of the Mat-SuValley, is going to lose out on what is their natural branding right, had they not turned their noses up at it. What has been commonly known as Matanuska Thunder#@%& will unfortunately end up being produced only on the Susitna side of the Mat-Su Valley, theirs to exploit the brand familiarity. Unfortunately carrots aren't taxable at fifty bucks a pound.