Love to say; "I told you so." -- U.S. Marijuana Legalization Weakens Mexican Cartels (government, problems)

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by OICU812

If we legalized the sex trade we could weaken the illegal sex trade too.

Yes, and we should. And gambling too.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by stburr91

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.

[FKD19124]

yep when yo can't fight a crime, do it the liberal way, make it legal.

Originally Posted by Xander_Crews

U.S. Marijuana Legalization Weakens Mexican Cartels

Once again, us liberty minded folks prove that you can solve most problems with more freedom, not less:

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by Memphis1979

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.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by cruxan

Medical Marijuana is Still the Best Deal on Pot in Colorado | FiveThirtyEight



the projected tax revenue in Colorado is a lot less than expected because people are buying more medical mj than recreational mj.......

And high tax rates will keep the black market alive and well. It is very easy to grow.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by Xander_Crews

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.

It's called the Laffer curve.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by remoddahouse

Now if only you could convince the red states of this idea.

And Obama and the blue states.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by FKD19124

yep when yo can't fight a crime, do it the liberal way, make it legal.

Or just stop making personal choices a crime. If the government made eating peanuts a crime, would you support it?

[no1brownsfan]

Originally Posted by FKD19124

yep when yo can't fight a crime, do it the liberal way, make it legal.

Except that consuming, cultivating and distributing cannabis (so long as it's not provided to minors) should not be a crime!

[lycos679]

Originally Posted by Roadking2003

And Obama and the blue states.

Just the red states or Obama really. The blue states are on board, but Obama isn't willing to reclassify MJ.