The Monkey Wrench Ends Up in the Classroom.... and Scene
Many a western movie has been filmed in Nevada, so it seems fitting that life is imitating art in the Silver State.
INTERIOR, BARBER SHOP, HIGH NOON:
Tenderfoot
Last week the paper said the alcohol industry had thrown a monkey wrench in the gears of the Nevada cannabis industry. Who knew it would come to a head in less than a week?
Grizzled Old Guy
Aw come off it, son! Anyone with common sense knew the Nevada rec. market would take off like a quarter horse! And everyone knew the distribution deal...
Barber John
...with the Booze Boys...
Grizzled Old Guy
...would end up in the courthouse...
Barber John
...and the appeal...
Grizzled Old Guy
...would gum up the works!
Tenderfoot
But the dispensaries. They're running out. They have just a few days supply!
Barber John
Don't worry me none. You?
Grizzled Old Guy
Not a wit. The Governor will save the day.
Tenderfoot
How do you figure?
Grizzled Old Guy
He has a duty to the citizens of our fair state....
Barber John
...to protect a burgeoning legal industry...
Grizzled Old Guy
...and millions of investor dollars...
Barber John...
...and thousands of trained workers...
Grizzled Old Guy
It's about jobs...
Barber John
It's about taxes...
Grizzled Old Guy
It's about the children!
Tenderfoot
The children?
Barber John
Yes, the children!
Grizzled Old Guy
Darn tootin' the children. A halt in this market will lead to a hole in the state’s school budget.
Barber John
And that, we cannot abide.
Grizzled Old Guy
Amen.
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