It looks like the worst nightmares of Philly weedheads and shady corner store owners may come true. The city council of Philadelphia is moving to outlaw the sale of “loosies” (cigars sold individually, even though they are supposed to be sold in packs of 3,4, or more, in violation of state law) and wrapping papers.

As a lot of folks know, weed smokers often empty the tobacco out of these cigars and replace it with marijuana.

“I think it sends the wrong message when you can get a blunt or rolling papers with your Now and Laters or Lemonheads or pretzel sticks,” said Stephen Clay, a medical director at the Gaudenzia drug treatment facility.

Local activists believe the accessibility of blunts in stores and on the streets helps create a feeling of “lawlessness.”

They further point out that the items are at times laced with cocaine or PCP for a greater high.

If the bill is passed, at least one major retailer has vowed to stop selling small packages of blunt cigars, according to the Metro, which added that the entire council is expected to approve the measure next month.

Granted, I don’t really expect weed consumption to go down. I am just interested in seeing if this city council is serious or if this is just to score political points.

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