[roving]

I’ve always questioned, why do the states want people high? Perhaps easier to control.

[dhs12345]

Or because it is cool and hip.

[Pox]

Governments saw the amount of product being consumed regardless of the laws, and finally gave in to their fervent desire for yet more tax revenues.

Consider that the alcohol pushers back at the turn of the 20th century are the ones who insisted marijuana be a controlled substance. The competition was struck down and the booze distributors rejoiced.