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Think of all the money saved when you don't have cops chasing after pot users and illegal sellers, keeping people out prison, and the cost of prosecution. Also how much will be raised on revenue from taxes. It's also $400 million taken out of the hands of mass murdering criminal cartels. Hopefully all states following soon.
Last edited by fibonacci; 01-01-2014 at 09:30 PM..
Think of all the month saved when you don't have cops chasing after pot users and illegal sellers, keeping people out prison, and the cost of prosecution. Also how much will be raised on revenue from taxes. It's also $400 million taken out of the hands of mass murdering criminal cartels. Hopefully all states following soon.
It's the revenue generation that will finally tip the scales to full legalization across the country. I expect we'll see many states quickly follow Colorado once the money starts rolling in.
It's the revenue generation that will finally tip the scales to full legalization across the country. I expect we'll see many states quickly follow Colorado once the money starts rolling in.
I'm hoping for the same. More Law enforcement officers than not are hoping for it. This will make a huge change in our crime and addiction population. They will find that it's really not the gateway they thought it was. The only reason it was a gateway was because it had to be purchased through dealers with access to more dangerous and more profitable substances.
It's the revenue generation that will finally tip the scales to full legalization across the country. I expect we'll see many states quickly follow Colorado once the money starts rolling in.
So you are saying that this is "good" because the state gets a cut of the action? I don't think public policy should be driven by its effect on tax policy.
So you are saying that this is "good" because the state gets a cut of the action? I don't think public policy should be driven by its effect on tax policy.
MJ was outlawed originally because the government couldn't figure how to tax something that grows wild.
I talked to a friend out in Colorado and he said the dispenceries are booming. He said people are having to take numbers and then come back because the lines are so long.
I'd expect Colorado to benefit quite a bit from the policy change.
The benefits of medical MJ were substantial for Colorado. Recreational sales are going to be a huge boon to decriminalize it (jail and court costs lowered) and tax it (revenues increased).
It is going to be a win win for everyone involved.
MJ was outlawed originally because the government couldn't figure how to tax something that grows wild.
No. It was originally outlawed due to the likes of Dupont and the paper industry lobbying the feds to prohibit it, because they feared that they would lose money because they feared hemp would be superior to their products. That and racial overtones stating that only blacks (as well as other minorities) used it, and they didn't want them seducing our white women, with their jazz music, and that evil weed.
If it cant be taxed by the Gov't then is ILLEGAL lol
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