South Dakota tribe to open nation's 1st marijuana resort:
Santee Sioux leaders plan to grow their own pot and sell it in a smoking lounge that includes a nightclub, arcade games, bar and food service, and eventually, slot machines and an outdoor music venue. Ref. Source 2s
I mean no offense to anyone by asking what I'm about to ask, its a genuine question. Why are there so many place opened by the tribes that surround casinos, alcohol and drugs?
International Level: Specialist / Political Participation: 54 5.4%
I have noticed the same thing but never have been vocal about it. A site like this makes it easy to bring up such issues without being politically incorrect. So does anyone have the answer?
International Level: New Activist / Political Participation: 18 1.8%
The answer is fairly straightforward. Because of the protected rights of Native Americans, many of the prohibitions of the federal and state governments do not apply to them. Several tribes are run like businesses, taking advantage of exclusivity for casinos and exotic resorts. The tribes' lawyers have been diligent at keeping their rights to such things open, and non-natives enjoy having access to these pass-times (Or vices, if you believe them to be so). This is big-time money for these tribes.