Originally Posted by
UTAH
You may be right on this one, as you are usually right most of the time. I think some of the states that follow California's lead do so to keep up, as the Golden state is a trendsetter. But, one would hope other states try to fit what they see happen in California with ongoing trends in their own state. For, I think they owe it to their citizens that they don't blindly follow another state.
My current state of Utah does tend to slowly incorporate some of what California does, but is mostly independent based on what the population wants. And, as you are aware, Utah has a traditional and historic mistrust of the Feds (due to past skirmishes with them).
Look at what Utah is doing with cannabis issues. A majority of Utahns want less controlling marijuana laws. The LDS church, however, does not. So, we are lurching forward in this area - and very likely will follow Nevada's evolution. I hope it goes well, as I want and need to try full-spectrum CBD oil to treat my injuries and pain.
Hunter