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This is what concerns me about legalization. The war on drugs has turned the Justice System into a very large monster that needs to be feed. Without the steady stream of Marijuana-related arrests, how are they going to feed this beast. I would much rather have potheads be hassled by the police, than being targeted myself to make up for the loss in arrests if widespread legalization happens.
Good point. Let's start by reducing LE staff by 50% and closing half of our prisons.
Good news. Same thing happened in the 20's and 30's.
3 years, I think in three years federal prohibition is going away. I've heard that from several people I know who are in law enforcement and state legislatures myself in conversation.
Colorado has experienced minimal harmful effects from it, Washington is the second litmus test. 48 other states are stupid. If CO and WA can legalize this drug, make money, and cut down on other crimes by allowing law enforcement to concentrate on violence, other states are going to follow suit quickly. The federal government can't keep its current laws on the books when 20% of the states, 10 or so, have legal marijuana.
Maybe somebody should send Obama a note. He's a leader of the war on drugs.
I have heard some state politicians talking about lowering taxes on the recreational stuff in an attempt to raise overall tax revenue... and the math works.
Just the red states or Obama really. The blue states are on board, but Obama isn't willing to reclassify MJ.
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