Read the following news article:
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/04/13/Pot-vending-machine-to-debut/7631397407811/?spt=sec&or=on
Answer the following questions, KNOWING THAT YOUR RESPONSES CAN BE READ BY ANYONE, INCLUDING YOUR CLASSMATES.
1. How does the manufacturer of the Zazz machine claim that the product in the machine will be bought only by the appropriate consumer?
2. Are the security measures that Honan prescribes extensive enough?
3. Weigh in on the ethics of this new business proposal. Is it an acceptable practice or not?
4. Where is the first location (the first business) that allowed the instillation of one of these vending machines on its premises. Describe the irony of the location choice by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer of the Zazz machine claims that cameras using advanced biometrics will determine whether the buyer is the same person on his or her ID. Yes, the security measures are extensive enough because the technology Zazz is using is very sophisticated and should work with minimal error. The practice is acceptable because marijuana is already legal in Colorado, and the vending machines are an ingenious idea which will cut costs dramatically while maximizing profits. The first location of the vending machine was outside Montana’s Smokehouse Barbeque Restaurant in Avon. This is ironic because this is a family restaurant.
ReplyDeleteSidhanth Chandra
Yes, they are trying to make the security measures extensive enough and make marijuana readily available but it's just not practical. The security system may be sophisticated but it's still not smart enough to stop someone from just breaking the glass and stealing the merchandise. The machines can't just be placed anywhere. They can't place them at a children's playground and not expect people to be up in arms. Marijuana should just stick to stores.
DeleteAlthough I understand his point of view, I disagree with his reasoning that the secreity measures are "extensive enough" and that "the practice is acceptable. " His philosophy that the machine should work with "minial error" in terms of security is in no way proven becuause all technology has errors and many people no how to get around technology's security measures. I also disagree with his logic that the practice is acceptable because marijauna is already legal in Colorado. Yes it is legal is Colorado, but specifically for medicinal purposes which should be strictly controlled and guarded by doctors.
DeleteAnna Marie
I understand that he considers the security measures of the Zazz machine extensive enough, but I disagree because I don't think they keep underage users from buying weed anyway: nothing stops them from asking a friend or pay someone that is of age to buy the product for them. I also don't think the practice is acceptable; yes, as he says, marijuana is legal in Colorado, but legal doesn't always mean ethical, and the machine promotes the use of it, while it would be better to try to prevent people from using it. In fact, smoking cigarettes is also legal, but it's still important to prevent people from doing it.
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Kacy Howard
ReplyDelete1.) There will be a slot for the buyer to swipe his/her driver's license so that they know that the person is of age.
2.) I think they are enough considering there will be multiple cameras attached to the machine and also it will go straight from budtender right to the machine.
3.) I don't think it is because it just doesn't seem appropriate to be in a vending machine at any given place.
4.) One of the first places for the vending machine was at Montana's Smokehouse barbecue restaurant in Avon. This is ironic because it's at a smokehouse and now with the use of the vending machine it will literally become a smoke house.
Jana Traywick
DeleteI recognize that it may seem out of place to be in a vending machine, however, it is an acceptable practice since it is legal in the state and being purchased by the right people.
The manufactures of the Zazz machine claim that their product will only be brought by the right personal because there are cameras and an ID swipe on the machine. The cameras will help verify the owner of the ID and make sure they are the appropriate age. In my opinion, the security measures that Honan has prescribe are not extensive enough because what dose the machine do if someone breaks into it, a camera is defective , weather hurts the integrity of the machine with harming some of it controls/functions, or one of the employees could steal from it. There should at least be some kind of code on it for employees to replenish it. The customer should be asked some kind of impersonal question to further verify they are who they say they are.This new business proposal ethically is not sound because even though it is a legal contraband it should not be paraded around minors and like any drug there is room for abuse. is there a limit on how much a person can get from the machine? How is the vending machine going to know that the ID is really that person? How will the machine deal with fake ID's? What other verification would person go through to be allowed a highly addictive contraband? It is a legal contraband but having it allowed on the streets like a pop or snack vending machine sends a message to younger kids that all these people are getting this funny green plant like its water. The younger generation sees it an parents can disprove their child from getting or, wanting the drug, however; they are exposed to it an all they would have to do it get an ID an swipe it or get someone they know who is of age to get it. This type of exposure is not needed. It people want Pot go to the Pot store and buy it in private. In the spotlight people are more sessile to want things they do not need. The first location of the Pot vending machine is in Avon, Colorado outside of Montana's Smokehouse barbecue restaurant . Both deal with smoking one is smoked meat up eat and the other you smoke to get a buzz. On the other hand if they allow people to smoke their weed there, when they have the munchies they can eat there and spend more money. It is a win, win for everyone.
ReplyDeleteWhile you believe the cameras set up for the vending machine are not extensive enough because someone of age could easily obtain the weed and give it to a minor, I believe differently. Someone older could easily obtain weed through other means and give it to minors, so this new machine does not create any new issues in that area; and the cameras are meant to scan the ID given and the person facing it in order to dispense the marijuana, so the fake ID issue is nonexistent. The thought of a truly young kid obtaining the ID of someone much older and retrieving the pot from this machine is very unlikely. Also, marijuana has already had plenty of exposure because of the controversy around states legalizing it and the media portraying it in different ways and such, so this machine will not really make a difference in the exposure of marijuana.
DeleteAlthough I do understand that the usage of drugs is bad, I disagree with your argument that the selling of weed through the vending machine is wrong. Remember that in Colorado, it's legal to buy and smoke pot. It's only an age restriction to the usage of it. Also, when replenishing the machine, they must have the company's own employees come to restock, like there are people to replenish the soda machines at our school. Pot is legal in Colorado, so buying it from a vending machine is the same as buying it from a dealer or store or whatever, maybe even less expensive than buying from another person. (btw when you smoke you get high not buzzed). Because smoking pot is illegal in our state does not mean it is "bad" and is illegal in other states, therefore it is not of issue in Colorado.
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Katy Howard
ReplyDeleteThe Zazz machine claims that the product in the machine will be bought only by the appropriate consumer by requiring users to swipe their driver's license to verify their identity and age; also, there are cameras attached to the machine to make sure the person swiping the card is the same person depicted on the card. I think the security measures are extensive enough because there is no other way to identify the users. The cameras add a secure touch to the machine. In my opinion, I do not think this practice is acceptable if it is abused. If it is somehow beneficial to users then b all means, us it. Also, the first location that allowed the instillation of one of these vending machines on its premises is Montana's Smokehouse barbecue. It is ironic because it is a smokehouse restaurant.
i understand that the camera could and might effectively identify the person buying the pot, however I still believe that the camera COULD possibly misread the person if they were to wear a disguise similar to that of the card owner or somehow look like the owner in some way.
Deletean example would be if there were to be a mother and daughter that closely resembled each other and the under age daughter happened to steal the mother's identity in hopes of getting away with buying the pot for a party or something, and happened to use the camera and it let her purchase it... what then?
Recently, Zazz debuted their pot vending machines in the United States. They claim to have extensive ways to verify the identity of the person who is buying their product including: the scanning of the person’s drivers license and the use of multiple cameras to check the identity of the person on the card. I do not believe that this is secure enough for the selling of an illegal substance, for some. I can see that there is a security measure in using it, just as you do, however, I do not believe that this security is extensive enough to be selling this type of product. You express your thoughts as if simply because there is no other way to make this better, then it is okay to be used, but this fails to look at the option of simply not using it. Just because the machine contains security means, does that mean that it is safe enough to be put into use? People could cheat the system through the use of fake ids, which is the same thing that is used with the sale of alcohol, so there must be a way to counteract this use for me to feel a little safer with the machines. The cameras themselves could also run into some major issues. The first being problem is that if someone didn’t have facial hair in their picture and they did when they tried to use the machine, would it even work? Some of the best facial recognition cameras are not super accurate, so when you put them on a mass production machine, you know that they will not be very high quality. With this in mind, the cameras will not be any more accurate than a human being, so these types of products should not be allowed to be sold in anything that is less accurate than humans. While you say that these cameras have security so why not use them, but do you really think that this is enough? This security is the bare minimum and not reliable enough to be used in the sale of pot. Simply because you have some security does not mean that it is sufficient. After my uncle’s house was broken into, he installed a security camera on his front door. A month later, someone broke in again and went through the back door. He did have security installed; however, the security was not sufficient enough to catch the burglar. Again, I think your argument fails to see that the security is not sufficient enough, since you expressed that it had security, so it could be used. Also, it doesn’t look into the option of simply not using the machine altogether, which I feel is the best option because of the many flaws and issues that can come from the introduction of these.
Delete~~Colton Herren~~
There are pretty much other ways to identify the user using other advanced technology other than cameras.
Delete1) He claims a person can come up and scan their driver's license and a camera will use "advanced biometrics" to confirm that the person consuming matches the person on the driver's license.
ReplyDelete2) I don't see how they could possibly work every time. Machines aren't all that great at identifying a person or matching people's faces. If they work, it'll be extensive enough.
3) Because it's already legal to consume marijuana in where this machine is going, I can't exactly go against it and say it shouldn't be there because it has every right to be there. Still, it will cause loads of controversy and, in my opinion, too much trouble to be for good.
4) It was sent to a restaurant called Smokehouse barbecue, which is ironic 'cause Smokehouse and pot smoke and it's all synonymous and it's funny. People will be smoking pot... in Smokehouse.
Although I agree with your statement that this will cause a controversy, the proposal that these machines will be "too much trouble to be for good" is definitely debatable. These machines are programmed to only grant those with the need of medicinal marijuana, such as people with painful forms of cancer, the drug. With the new, easier access to the drug, people who really need it will be able to get their medicine quicker and more efficiently. These people could be benefited greatly from the convenience of this machine.
Delete-Sharly
Okay, first off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBKfICSIgR0
ReplyDelete1.) When buying pot, the buyer must swipe their license to verify they're of age to be buying/using pot. Not only do you swipe the card, but there are cameras that are to "detect" if the owner of the card is the one buying the drug.
2.) Yes. The security measures are pretty extensive. I don't see a way to get around it.
3.) If it's legal in that state, it's fine. But in general, since I'm not very acquainted with pot and its debated health risks, I don't have anything to say about its acceptability.
4.) The first location of the machine is at a bar. Where they sell alcohol. Which probably won't go well with pot. But also, apparently pot gives you the munchies, which will make you want to eat. Especially at the restaurant.
I can see why the security measures are extensive, but it could have many flaws to it that people could find ways to get around the security making it not that extensive. For example, someone could use a photograph to put in front of the camera to buy pot, they also could change their look to look like the person on the I.D., or they could make a fake I.D. to bypass the security measures. –Kelsey Skurka
DeleteTanner Bramlett-
ReplyDelete1. By verifying that you're really who you say you are, with the ID and Cameras.
2. Yes. It requires your ID, and then it has a camera and biometrix to make sure your above the legal age, and you're who you really say you are. However, I do think they should be able to check to see how much you've bought recently, and limit the amounts you can buy.
3. It should be ethically acceptable as long as you aren't buying heavily, but that you buy in tinier amounts.
4. Avon, Colorado. It's ironic that it was placed in Colorado. When you think of where marijuana would most likely be placed, Colorado doesn't really come to mind. What comes to mind more for me would be somewhere in California. It's also kind of odd that it's just outside in the open in front of a smokehouse, I figured it'd probably be in a place like a recreational center, or a place where the marijuana gets dispensed to you based off of doctor's orders.
Bethany Lovell
DeleteI understand where you are coming from in believing that pot is "ethically acceptable" if consumed in small amounts because it is used for medicinal purposes and that multiple cameras make the Zazz machine safe; but, pot leads to many health risks and technology is not always impenetrable. Yes, marijuana is legal in Colorado. Yes, pot is used to act as a painkiller for people who hurt from cancer and such but that in of itself is not even proven to be correct. Pot is called dope for a reason: it basically takes away your memory where you are unable to remember things and cognitively think. It also increases your risks of a heart attack and respiratory diseases. Plus, if you try to get off of it in the wrong way that can cause mental illnesses because it is addictive. Also, with this security system they, as you said, cannot be sure if people are overdosing with what they buy. Yet, something else worth mentioning is no one is sure if those cameras or the machine can detect a fake ID or can use multiple cards to get more pot. Having this machine out there is basically telling kids it is okay to do drugs despite what the world is saying. This will cause them to feel conflicted.
It requires the buyer to swipe their drivers license and it have cameras to verify that the buyer is the same person. I don't think so because anyone can break into the machine at night or just steal the entire machine. On paper it looks like it might work but like most thing when it gets put into practice the human factor will cause it to fail. It's first location is at a Resteraunt. When people use marijuana they get hungry so they can just go in and eat.
ReplyDeleteThe manufacturer of the Zazz machine claims that the product in the machine will be bought only by the appropriate consumer by making the person swipe their drivers licenses then using the built in camera to match the drivers licenses with the face shown. I do not think the security measures are extensive enough because people can find a way to get around it. I might just have this opinion because I am negatively biased towards the sale of marijuana. I do not believe the sale of marijuana is acceptable. It opens a while other door of laws; for example, driving high. We should not just be vending out drugs that can effect people's right judgement and kill brain cells. The first location to allow one of there vending machines on their premises is Montana's Smokehouse barbecue restaurant in Avon. This is ironic, giving it was placed outside of a "smokehouse." They figured it would be a good place to blend the smoke smell Hahahaha.
ReplyDeleteBrooke Gilbert
I understand your concerns however, even though marijuana may kill brain cells there are benefits of weed. Weed is used for medical reasons and helps people. Yes it may effect peoples right judgement but so does many other of things. Its just like how they sell alcohol in stores. Even though they have laws about drinking and driving, people still go in stores, buy drinks, and drink while driving. Yes weed kills your brain cells, but its no different than alcohol killing your liver or cigarettes killings your lungs. Everything has a negative effect in some way. Also, I do underdstand your argument about the security issues but everyone can figure out a different way to get around everything. Just like how people have passwords but people such as hackers end up finding out the passwords.
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SARAH TISDALE
ReplyDeleteThe Zazz manufacturer claims that only the appropriate consumer will be able to buy the product because the consumer has to swipe a valid drivers license in the machine. the machine also has a video surveillance system that can identify whether the image on the license matches the person's image standing in front of the machine. The security measures are decent, but I believe that people could easily find ways to trick the machine or just simple break into the machine. I do not believe this is an acceptable practice because it places a harmful drug in a machine that could easily be broken into and it encourages the use of the drug. even though the product is not legal in some states, many people would misuse the machine and get too much of the product which could be harmful to their health. there is also no regulations on how much the consumer can buy. The first location of the machine is outside of Montana's Smokehouse barbeque in Avon. this is ironic because the product is a drug that you can smoke, just like pigs that get smoked at the smokehouse.
Sarah Tisdale
Abriana Fornis
ReplyDeleteThe manufacturer of the Zazz machine claims that several cameras will be used around the machine in order to match the driver's license and person trying to use the driver's license using biometrics. The security measures are not extensive enough. Because Colorado allows the use of the product by law, it is an acceptable practice; however, there should be more extensive security measures to make sure the product gets to the appropriate person. The first location of the machine is Montana's Smokehouse. It is ironic because the restaurant is called a "smokehouse" and the machine sells products meant to be smoked.
Nisha Singh
ReplyDeleteThe owners of the ZAZZ vending machine claim that they will have a requirement
of everyone to swipe their drivers license verifying their age and identity.
Also they will have multiple cameras to make sure you are who you say you are. I
feel the security is not extensive enough, anyone could get a fake identity and
have access to the machine. The practice of this sell is unethical, but
considering the location,Colorado ,it's ethical too many people living there.
This it ironic because it is outside a barbecue restaurant called, " Montana's
Smokehouse."
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Katy Howard
DeleteI understand Nisha's position,but I disagree. There are no possible ways to get around the machine. The machine knows its job. It was created to follow these rules, therefore, I highly doubt someone will be able to find a loop hole because the security to pretty extensive. Likewise, the machine has one job, and it will complete that job no matter how many people try to work around he security.
Abriana Fornis
DeleteI disagree with this comment. Yes, people do make fake identities; however, because the IDs are "fake" they are not registered with whatever DMV the license came from. As a result, the fake identity would not work; therefore, the security measures are extensive enough because of the drivers license scanner and cameras. Even if older people buy and resell the marijuana, there is no way for the creators of the Zazz machine to keep that from happening.
1) The manufacturers of Zazz claim that weed will only be bought by appropriate customers by use of ID scanners, cameras with advanced biometric capabilities.
ReplyDelete2) I do believe that the security measures are extensive enough.
3) I believe that point of view is the deciding factor on whether or not this practice is ethically correct. If we are to be "One nation, Under God" and have people of political offices such as President swear under oath on the Bible. I do not believe we should have these machines or weed in general in the United States; however, if we take the nonreligious stance of America, as a free nation with a separation of church and state, then it perfectly fine to have legalized substances sold publicly.
4) The first Zazz debuted at Montana's Smokehouse. This is ironic because marijuana is illegal in Montana.
Frankie Malveo
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Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of April 14
1. Who is F. Glen Miller? 73 year old man that is suspected of killing two people outside a Jewish Community Center and a third near a Jewish assisted living center.
2. What is Neo-Nazism? Social or political movements looking to revive Nazism.
3. For what play were actors rehearsing nearby the community center when the shooting occurred? Why is this ironic? To Kill a Mockingbird, because some crazy Nazi guy just killed two people.
4. Who is Adam Hamilton? The reverend of the church the teen and grandfather attended.
5. White supremacists believe that stark bigotry and prejudice are not only acceptable, but advisable, as they believe members of other races and religions pose a danger to white society. In your opinion, is there ever a time when prejudice is acceptable? (Racial profiling in airports, etc?) Explain your answer.
I can see in an airport or public area where you might be suspicious but, you should not immediately reprimand someone because they look dangerous .
6. In your opinion, does this story lend any support to the argument for stricter gun laws in America? Explain your answer.
Yes, this would be valid evidence as to why we need stricter gun laws and I expect someone to use to use this.
The manufacturer claims that there will be technology in the machine that requires the users to swipe their driver's licenses, and at that point cameras would record the user's image to make sure that the user is the owner of that license. I believe that the security measures of the vending machine itself are very thought out and extensive. However, I don't think that it is acceptable to set up a marijuana vending machine. Although it's legal in Colorado, I don't think it should be encouraged that much. Even with the technology, those people that are allowed to buy it can give and sell it to individuals who are not permitted to use it. In other words, it is too easily accessible. The first business to possess a pot vending machine on their premises is the Montana Smokehouse. The location is ironic because the restaurant is family-friendly. Since it is family-friendly, it has a separate, restricted area for alcohol users. It is ironic that a family-friendly restaurant would promote weed so boldly.
ReplyDelete-Kate Singley
It is true that a marijuana vending machine could lead to people selling it to individuals that are not permitted to have it yet; however, this happens very often even when a vending machine is not the medium of distribution. Many people smoke marijuana whether it is legal or not. The distribution of marijuana through vending machines simply boosts the economy and is completely acceptable because marijuana is legal in Colorado; therefore, users of marijuana will still purchase it regardless of convenience.
DeleteSidhanth Chandra
Recently, a new vending machine, known as Zazz, is being released to the public selling pot. The manufacturer has a made sure the person buying the pot is a legal right. The manufacturer requires customers to scan their driver’s license to make sure they can legally buy it. They have also installed multiple cameras on the machine that allow it to use “advanced biometrics” to make certain the person buying it is the same person on the driver’s license. If the cameras were effective enough that they could never mistake a person, then the camera would be fine; however, this is only a first generation machine so obviously the cameras will be nothing that is super effective. For instance, maybe a picture of the person could be placed in front of the camera and it still be approved. With this in mind, I don’t think that this is enough to make sure that something illegal, in the hands of some, doesn’t get to those people. The ethical issue begins with whether one believes that pot should be legal or not. The second ethical issue is whether technology should be solely trusted with something that is illegal for some. I do not think it is right for, possibly, faulty technology to be the provider of a drug. For instance, my aunt recently had her identity stolen and lost thousands of dollars because the person only paid for stuff over the internet, where there was no person to actually prove it was my aunt. Any type of technology could have flaws, so, even though there is human error, humans should still be needed to sell this type of product. Hackers can find ways into all sorts of places, including bank accounts and website passwords, so there is always a possibility for them to find a way past these machines. I don’t think it is right because precautionary measures should always be taken, especially when it involves the use of drugs. The first placement of one of these machines was outside of Montana’s Smokehouse in Avon, Colorado. The irony revolves around the name “Smokehouse”. While it is really referring to like barbeque, it is ironic because it could be seen as like a pot smoking house, since smoke could have a different connotation than what it is originally meant to be.
ReplyDelete~~Colton Herren~~
The manufacturer of the Zazz machine claims that the product in the machine will be bought only by the appropriate consumer because the machine requires buyers to swipe their driver's license to verify their identity and age. It has multiple cameras attached to the machine make sure the person swiping the card is the same person shown on the card. The security measures are enough. For a vending machine, that is a very secure system and there’s nothing more secure than an ID and a camera. I do not think this is an acceptable practice because if this business starts to be in high demand then the rest of the states would want to join the business and marijuana may become legal in all states. Therefore, the practice isn’t acceptable because you are not only advertising a drug that shouldn’t even be sold in the first, but you are making it more convenient and fast for the consumer. The first location of the machines will be outside of a barbeque "smoke" house.
ReplyDeleteDanielle Deese
The manufacturer of the Zazz machine claims that the product will only be bought by the appropriate consumers because it has advanced technology that will scan the individuals drivers license ID & also has multiple cameras attached to it that will use advanced biometric technology to make sure that the person matches the ID provided. The security measures that Honan prescribes, if works as it's supposed to, should be extensive enough. The only way to buy from the machine is to prove that your of age, therefor it is the same as buying it from an actual person. This new business proposal, to me, is an acceptable practice if you live in Colorado where it is legal. If the machine can actually read the ID and match it with the person, then nothing is wrong with this. It's very funny/ ironic that the first business to allow this new product is number one, a "smoke" house, and number two, a restaurant, for when you smoke marijuana it gives most people the urge to chow down on some good food.
ReplyDelete1.He says that they will have to swipe there card then multiple cameras will determine if the person swiping the card is the person that the card belongs to.
ReplyDelete2. no what if the cameras are not as accurate as they say they are or what if some one just destroys the machine and steals the weed from them.
3.I don't believe that it is a acceptable practice because they are pretty much making it easy for kids and people who shouldn't have them able to get them easier.
4. Montana's Smoke house barbecue. It is ironic because the place is a smoke house.
Sharly Lovitt
ReplyDelete1. The manufacturer claims that a person must swipe their driver's license, and cameras around the area will confirm the person is who they say they are.
2. Unless someone is willing to break into the machine in a public place or try to invent a fake I.D. convincing enough to fool the system, then it should be enough to secure the marijuana.
3. Since a direct link from the article states that "You’ll need to have a valid medical marijuana card and your ID will have to be verified before you can get anything out of the vending machine", the practice is acceptable as long as its sensors do not malfunction in some way that allows those who do not need the medicinal marijuana to purchase it. On the positive side, it will be easier on those who require the drug for medical reasons, so yes, the practice is acceptable.
4. A dispensary in Colorado. The irony is that they are placing the machine itself within a place that sells medicinal marijuana, therefore voiding its purpose since they're selling it in a place that they hope to get rid of.
Shelley curry
ReplyDeleteManufactures at the zazz machine claim that you will have to swipe your drivers license through a slot to make sure that this person is of age. There will also be cameras to make sure that these people are who they say they are. No I do not think that these steps are extensive enough because people could just look like the drivers license but might not be them. I do not believe this is a good idea. This started at herbal elements in Avon Colorado. It's ironic because the place is called herbal elements and weed is an herbal and a plant.
I agree with you that that there are many people that may look alike. However, if the machine is as accurate as the company claim, then the facial recognition won't allow them to make the purchase.
Delete-Kamika Sneed
The manufactuer claims that thier face detecting technology with be able to detect the face of the persons purchasing from this machine and cross reference it with their drivers license photo in order to ensure that the person is of age and the same person on the drivers license. These measures are secure enough only if this technology is 100% accurate. This is an acceptable business practice since marijuana is now legal in Colorado. It's 100% legal and therefore I believe companies have the right to capitalize upon it. It's choice of location is ironic because it is a smokehouse, and people will smoke the marijuana that they purchase out of this vending machine. Also, people get the munchies and will most likely spend large amounts of money inside of this barbecue joint after getting high, making the placement of one of these machines outside the restaurant a worthwhile business investment.
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Sarah Tisdale
DeleteI understand that marijuana is now legal in the state of Colorado, but I believe placing marijuana in a vending machine in a public area will lead to misuse of the drug and a greater distribution of marijuana to underage teenagers. For example, since teenagers can't buy their own beer and alcohol, they just find a friend who is of age that is willing to buy it for them. The same thing will occur with the marijuana machines because they are convenient and allow people of age to easily buy as much marijuana as they please. Companies do have the right to capitalize upon any product that is legal, but the ethics and age limit surrounding marijuana should prohibit the use of a vending machine in the distribution of marijuana. The legalization of marijuana should have included guidelines as to how and in what manner marijuana should be allowed to be distributed.
Sarah
Caldwell I completely understand what you're saying completely. I agree 98% with your statement . I do not agree with the statement that the vending machine should be allowed just because it is legal. This machine could (will ) blow up in all of our faces when the U.S discoveries that it is unhealthy and could possibly cause diseases and an increase in drug use. Such as ,McDonald's when people endorsed McDonald's because it was fast ,quick food and then decided that it was unhealthy and should shut down. The legalization of marijuana should really be thought about deeply.
Delete-Shaquala Courtland (shade coming your way)
Jala Thomas:
ReplyDeleteThe manufacturer of the Zazz machine claim that their product being sold to their customers will only be bought by the appropriate customer. Why? Because this vending machine which dispenses marijuana will require buyers to swipe their driver license and it uses special technology and cameras to detect whether or not that the person buying the drug is the owner of that driver license.The security measures that Honan prescribes are extensive enough, but would you ever wonder where your personal information could be going, or what would happen if you were underaged or the actual owner of the driver license. In my opinion, I really do not think it is a good idea to publicly put out marijuana-dispensing vending machines and sell it to the public. Just because you are old enough does not mean it is good for you to do it. It is a way of promoting people to try it and before you know it, if you are old enough to get it, you probably will. I do not think its helping and some people who smoke marijuana often might think its a good idea but I do not think it is an acceptable practice. Montana's Smokehouse Barbeque Restaurant was the first restaurant ever to this Zazz vending machine on its premises. The fact that it is a "Smokehouse", probably made the manufacturer feel like this was a good location to put the machine because, it could attract a lot of customers. That is what makes the whole location ironic.
1. You have to insert your drivers license into the machine for identification and they will have cameras all over the machine also for identification to see if your face matches the drivers license you insert.
ReplyDelete2. I believe they are extensive enough
3. I don't believe in this practice.
4.Eagle-Vail, Colo. I guess its ironic because it's outside a steakhouse.
In lieu of your position taken by way of dissent, I do not believe that the security measures taken in guarding the machine are extensive enough. Vending machines can be easily broken into. For instance, if made of glass, the barrier between the consumer and the weed can easily be shattered by throwing a heavy object through the surface. In addition, if the barrier were made of plastic, what would prevent someone from using a sharp tool to cut/slice though it? I find that a more accurate method of protecting the Zazz machine would be to have it under human surveillance. Although dramatic, another method of security would be to make the barrier bullet proof, which would prevent night time conflict between a guard and potential thief seeing as how there would most likely be no need for a night time guard at that point.
DeleteIyana Gray
1. How does the manufacturer of the Zazz machine claim that the product in the machine will be bought only by the appropriate consumer? It will be bought because the machine will have cameras and the user will need to swipe their driver’s license to verify their identity and age.
ReplyDelete2. Are the security measures that Honan prescribes extensive enough? No because what is causing the buyer to sell the product to other people and someone could easily look like the person in the photo disguising as the other person.
3. Weigh in on the ethics of this new business proposal. Is it an acceptable practice or not? This business proposal is not an acceptable practice because people will find flaws in the new business that will get them the product easier.
4. Where is the first location (the first business) that allowed the instillation of one of these vending machines on its premises. Describe the irony of the location choice by the manufacturer the first location that allowed the instillation of the vending machine is in eagle-vail, Colorado. This is ironic because Colorado was the first state to legalize marijuana. –Kelsey Skurka
Reece Johnson
ReplyDeleteThe owner of the Zazz machine claims the product will only be bought by the appropriate people because it requires the customer to scan their license and then cameras verify it is their license. The security measures are not enough because people could probably break in or find a way around using the righ license. It is an unethical machine because it makes it easier for people to obtain drugs that will lead to them harming themselves and others, The location of the first business to allow this machine is ironic because it is a smokehouse and marijuana involves smoking.
Sydney Moore
ReplyDeleteThe "Zazz Machine" has cameras that compare the buyer's physical appearance and driver's license picture to confirm that the buyer is who they say they are.
The security measures are not enough because there are many ways to deceive a camera. You could easily replace the picture on the license, deceiving the camera.
From one perspective, marijuana has the least harmful effects out of all the types of drugs and it is even used for medicinal purposes. However, without proper care, people could abuse these machines at an unhealthy rate, causing medical issues. Drugs will never be a fully accepted concept, so it should not be displayed in a public place. The first place this machine is debuted is at Montana's smokehouse barbeque restaurant in Avon. This is an ironic location because one of the side effects of smoking marijuana is a hunger sensation.
The manufacturers of the Zazz machine are supposedly going to make the customer swipe their driver's license card while multiple cameras are trained on their face to make sure they are the one on the card. I believe this is about as much security ad they can provide; however, they would not know of someone walked up with a fake license and bought some pot. Also, you could never be sure if an adult was buying pot for a minor. That could become a problem in the future. I understand some would say that people can do whatever they want with their body especially in doing drugs; however, this is not an acceptable practice in my eye. You might as well be handing out drugs to whoever walked up on the street; medical marijuana was one thing but this oversteps the line in my opinion. They call it "dope" for a reason: because it kills your brain cells and makes you "dumb." It was instilled at Montana's Smokehouse in Avon, Colorado which is ironic because pot is smoked and so is barbecue. Also, Colorado is known for doing some very interesting things like California.
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Sydney Moore
DeleteWhile I do agree that marijuana is a harmful drug, so are a lot of other things. If someone wants to buy something illegally, they are going to find a way to do it. Would we rather people sneak around and buy these drugs irresponsibly from dealers, or buy from a monitored machine outside of a public business. I believe having the marijuana for sale in this fashion will actually decrease the purchase of it because the buyer has to do it in front of a business. Also, people are able to drink, sneak into bars, etc with fake IDs everyday and that is monitored by a person, so is the machine's way that bad?
Mark Chapman
ReplyDelete1. The manufacturer says that there is a license plate scanner that will automatically check the age and birth date of the owner, as well as several cameras to match the buyer to the license.
2. Not really. It would be fine if the system works perfectly, but the security measures would certainly cause problems; for example if someone has shaved since they took their license picture. Also, this system also dispenses to adults that could just give it to kids.
3. It's just ridiculous, like it was actually designed by a stoner. Its too problematic, unprofessional, easy to break into because it is unguarded, and it just makes it too easy for people who don't need weed t get weed.
4. There are several examples of verbal irony between the name of the restaurant, Montana's Smokehouse and the pot vending machine. Hannah Montana is played by Miley Cyrus, who is known to smoke marijuana. Also, the restaurant is a SMOKEhouse... enough said.
Jared wetzel
DeleteYour claim that the zazz dispensers make it easier for kids to get pot is a little presumptuous. Something being legalized and regulated actually makes it harder to purchase, its a lot easier to buy pot than whiskey because drug dealers dont ID kids. Kids are gonna get pot if they want it just like how they get liquor when they want it, theyll always find a way. ATM's are unguarded, and money is a lot more sought after than pot, but there arent many people who break into or steal from those. I can understand how it does make pot more accessible to dumbass teenagers, but still it doesnt change much. Kids get cigarettes, beer, pot, etc. from anywhere. And nobody needs pot, but they get it anyway.
~Emmy Melchior
ReplyDeleteThe manufacturer of the Zazz machine claims that the product in the machine will be bought only by the consumer because of the security they have on the machine. When buying products out of the Zazz machine, you have to put your license in so they can verify your age, there are also cameras surrounding the Zazz machine to do two things: make sure the person who is putting the license in is receiving the Zazz product and get a clear look to be sure that the person is actually the person on the license. The security measures are extensive enough. In Colorado, smoking marijuana is legal. The only thing they have to worry about is that the person purchasing the product is of age, If the machine stops itself from selling the product or notifies someone when the license is fishy, then they have enough security to prove that. I believe the machine is an acceptable practice, It is an easier way for people who use marijuana to get it. The reason why this is a good thing: making it easier for people to get it will attract the customer to the machine, everyone is always wishing for something to be easier, and the machine has a benefit that just an average drug deal does not... it retrieves the ID of that person. The machine's first location is Montana's Smokehouse. This is ironic because when people get high they want to eat, and they placed their machine right next to a restaurant. It is also ironic because marijuana is usually smoked and it is placed by a smokehouse.
Caylin Kliner
ReplyDeleteThe Zazz machine requires the users to swipe their drivers license to verify their age and identity. There are a lot of cameras on the machine that can detect if it is the appropriate person swiping the card. The security measures that Honan describes about the Zazz Machine are extensive enough because of the security cameras. The cameras prove what person is swiping the card, therefore, if it is a different person swiping the card than who is on the actual card, security will know because they can see them through the cameras. The Zazz Machine is an acceptable practice because it allows easier access to marijuana for people. Just like in Germany how they sell cigarettes in their vending machines. It allows for people to buy popular products easier. And the fact that the Zazz Machine has an extensive amount of security makes it safe and enjoyable for the community. In Colorado, Stephen Shearin's Company, American Green, was the first company to manufacture the Zazz Machine. It is sort of ironic because Colorado was also the first place to legalize marijuana and recreational smoking of the drug.
Caylin Kliner
I understand that the Zazz machine takes extensive security measure in hopes of distributing the product to the correct buyer; however, I do not think the security is enough. Someone of age could easily buy the product and sale it to someone who is underage. Also, I understand that the machine provides an easier way for people to buy popular products; however, I do not think it is "safe for the community." People can get high from marijuana, attempt to drive, and cause wrecks. Having this product convenient to the public introduces a whole other issue regarding laws. People on this drug are not always in their right mind and can bring harm to others. I do not think this is a substance that should be effortlessly tangible for a community, given the numerous consequences.
DeleteBrooke Gilbert
I understand that marijuana is legal in Colorado and the Zazz machine is technically okay, but at the same time, I do not believe it is ethically right. For one, the vending machine is right in front of a family restaurant, and that would not be a positive environment to bring kids into. Also, even though the security measures of the Zazz machine are effective, legal users can still buy marijuana for underage users, so the vending machine makes the illegal sale of weed more accessible.
DeleteKate Singley
-Arielle Gray
ReplyDeleteThey say that the machine will only be used by the appropriate customer by claiming that it will have various security cameras and a drivers' license verification system. The article goes on the mention the security measures being taken. They appear to be extensive. However, I feel that they are sub-par because anyone could buy the contents of the vending machine and later sell it to a minor. You could say that it would be out of the vending machine's hands after it is sold, but is it really out of their hands...or nah? The ethics of this business proposal is iffy. Yes, it will bring in revenue, but it doesn't seem so safe to make this service so available. The first place this machine debuted was at a Smokehouse barbeque restaurant. It's ironic because it is a smokehouse,and it's pretty routine to smoke what's in the vending machine.
First, my answer to your question is that it is out of their hands, but I was tempted to say “or nah.” I agree with much of what you said; however, I think that people buying marijuana from a vending machine with extensive security measures is better than them buying from a drug dealer (which is a likely alternative). Also, I understand why you feel that it might not be safe; however, I believe that Zazz will do everything in their power to prevent people from stealing from or abusing the machine since their revenue depends on it.
DeleteJakeias McGee
1. He claims that personal ID, such as a driver's license to be swiped in order to verify age.
ReplyDelete2. No, the security measures are not extensive enough; the quality of the camera may cause it to misread people.
3. This practice is only acceptable to the extent that it is legal.
4. The first machine was installed at a herbal remedies shop in Colorado, across from a restaurant that may or may not serve families... and is called the Montana SMOKEHOUSE... It's a smoke MACHINE.
Iyana Gray
Although I agree with the bulk of what you are saying, it can easily be said that the quality of the camera may cause it to misread people, but the ability of the machine to verify a driver's license acts as a support system. For example, your ACT id picture can be used to identify you, but your student id number also acts as an identification method.
DeleteMegan Bandy
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1. The manufacturer claims the machine can verify the identity of the buyer by using a combination of a drivers license card swipe and multiple cameras to make sure the person is who they claim to be.
2. There is not enough information to answer this question. Chances are people will find a way to beat the system. Fake I.D.'s with high resolution pictures in front of cameras would be one way to attempt to defeat the security measure. I'm curious why alcohol or guns aren't sold this way too. It doesn't sound like a good idea to me. I think the security measures are inadequate.
3. From an ethical point of view it's on shaky ground. Without proper supervision people will be tempted to try to defeat the security measures. Eliminating the middle man may be OK for DVD's, but selling pot this way is not a good idea. What type of security is there for the buyer after they make a purchase? Sounds like a good way to get robbed to me.
4. The first business location to use the pot vending machine is in Avon, CO at Montana's Smokehouse. It's ironic because the business is a smoke house. Come enjoy a smoke while you wait at Montana's Smokehouse. Also, there is irony getting people to buy and smoke pot before they come in to dine. Do you think there will be an increase in appetizer orders for all those people with the munchies?
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Megan Bandy
BRADY FOWLKES
ReplyDelete1.) The owner of Zazz claims that by utilization of biometrics, the machine will compare the driver's licence (which is required to be scanned to ensure age and identity) with the images provided by the cameras on the machine, which will either confirm or deny access to the machine.
2.) I believe the security measures taken are both appropriate and extensive enough.
3.) Seeing how the marijuana industry is beginning to gain respect and leeway in the business realm, I feel this practice of pot vending machines is simply the furthering of marijuana's expansion into the business world.
4.) Montana's Smokehouse is pictured as the debut location of Zazz vending machine's, which is highly ironic seeing how clearly the machine is in Colorado (indicated by the name of the Twitter account, @HerbalColorado), yet they chose to place it at a business named for another state (which does NOT allow marijuana vending machines), Montana, likely on account of their "high" state at the time of posting said tweet.
Reece Johnson
DeleteI see the basis of your argument ,but I think that the security measures are not enough because how could you know that they would work 100% of the time. Also, providing people with easier ways to obtain pot only promotes it, which gives people easier ways to cause harm to them selfs and others.
Janna Meeks
DeleteI do not believe the security measures in this specific situation are extensive enough. In today's society, many tech savvy individuals know exactly how to alter security cameras and break into security of machines such as the Zazz machine. Security cameras are not enough to keep this secure. Also, the quality of the cameras could be lacking and this would cause easy access to buying the weed with a stolen license. I understand that some individuals, such as Brady, believe the security system being used for the Zazz machine is enough, but in this day and age, almost any security systems using cameras or I.D. swipe machines are just too risky. It is very possible that someone can defeat the system by shutting down cameras or rigging the system in other ways. I believe the marijuana should be sold by a person inside a secure area such as a building. Purchasing should be regulated by an actual person to make sure I.D.s match up with the buyer.
Jana Traywick
ReplyDeleteThe manufacturer of the Zazz machine claims that the product in the machine will be bought only by appropriate consumers because the consumer is required to swipe their drivers licence to identify themselves and cameras verify their identity. Unless there is a person in control of the product in between the budtender and the machine who would act wrongly with the product, Honan's measures should be extensive enough. The ethics of this business proposal varies from person to person due to their beliefs. If it is legal it is an acceptable practice to the extent of law, yet in regard to personal beliefs it may not be acceptable. The first location that allowed the instillation of one of the vending machines was Montana's Smokehouse barbecue restaurant. It is ironic because, it is supposed to be directed for medical use right now but is not at a medical facility.
~Azeeza Abdulrauf~
ReplyDelete1.) By scanning The persons driver's license in order to confirm age and cameras to match a person's size with age
2.) NO! Someone could easily have someone else that is of age buy the pot
3.) No, this will increase pot consumption 10 fold.
4.) They placed the machine in Montana right next to a Barbecue smokehouse, its ironic because there is already smoke there why not add more!!!
~Azeeza Abdulrauf~
Kacy Howard
DeleteI recognize your point stating that the security measures aren't enough because someone could easily have someone of age buy the pot for them, but I disagree with this statement because in the article there is a direct link from the article that states "You’ll need to have a valid medical marijuana card and your ID will have to be verified before you can get anything out of the vending machine." With this being said people buying the marijuana are buying it because of a medical purpose which doesn't make sense as to why they would buy it for other people considering there the one that needs it in the first place, which is why I don't agree with your statement.
1. There will be a machine to swipe a driver's license and multiple cameras to make sure the person who swipes the card is the same as the person on the card.
ReplyDelete2. I don't think they are. It will be too easy to disable cameras or do something else to mess up the security cameras.
3. I don't think this is acceptable. They are making it too easy to get the product and this could be harmful.
4.Montana's Smokehouse barbeque in Avon. It is ironic because it's a smokehouse and you smoke marijuana.
Janna Meeks
Many say that Zazz, the marijuana vending machine, is unacceptable; however, I believe that the vending machine is perfectly acceptable. In the state of Colorado, it is legal to smoke marijuana. If a citizen in Colorado wants to smoke marijuana, why force them to travel to a farther distance and consume more of his or her time when you can conveniently have a vending machine with their wanted product. We have vending machines with candy bars and cokes for when we need a snack on the run; some people might need a smoke on the run as well. Many also argue that marijuana can be very harmful to a person's body, and cause things such as lung cancer. This is true, but candy and soft drinks can cause diabetes. Who is to say what incurable ailment is greater than other, and who is also to say what one should do with his or her body. In conclusion, the Zazz machines should be allowed because people have the freedom to make their own decisions, and if they choose to smoke marijuana, they should be able to have convenient access to it.
DeleteChandler Roberts
Silvia Brosolo
ReplyDeleteUsers of the Zazz Machine would have to swipe their driver license to prove they're of age, and a set of cameras would verify that they actually are the owners of the license.
Anyway, it would still be possible for underage users to just ask an older person to buy them marijuana from the machine; in fact, someone might buy it just to sell it to underage users and get some money out of it.
So it wouldn't reduce the number of underage users, but actually increase the number of total users, since it would make it easy to obtain it and would somehow advertise it, too.
It's ironic that the first Zazz machine has been opened next to a Smokehouse: it seems to suggest to go there and "smoke" it.
1: the person buying will have to swipe their drivers license and verify that they are the card holder.
ReplyDelete2: I feel the cameras might not be the best idea. their are more efficient ways to prove who someone is.
3: this is not an acceptable practice in some states where it is illegal to smoke pot, however, in areas where it is not illegal this could make a lot of money.
4: it was placed in a " smoke house" bar be que restaurant, this is ironic because people will be eating here and may not want people smoking around them
Samantha Huver
Timothy Brown,
DeleteSamantha, i disagree with you when you said that this is not an acceptable practice simply because Doctors give their patients " zazz" for medicines also you've never heard of anyone dying from smoking marijuana, but you've heard of plenty of people dying from cigarettes and yet they're still selling them and doesnt seem to slow down from producing them either. Most of all people have the freedom to do anything they want to do, and we all know someone that smokes and they are just going to do whatever they want. & I still love you like the friend you are, i just need my grade (: and i saw you put me on snapchat :\
Please leave snapchat out of this!
DeleteAlthough I understand Sarah's viewpoint on the Zazz machine, I do not agree with her statement that this machine will lead to the misuse of the drug. She claims that putting this machine in a public place will allow it to be easier available to minors and be misused. This new machine does not bring about any new issues. The Zazz machines do not make it easier to obtain the substance for they have a well put together system that will prevent anyone under aged from being able to buy it. The ethics and age limit were considered in the making of this product. Putting it in a vending machine may actually be beneficial for it will prevent untrustful employees who might sell to a minor that they know.
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