[RobRoy]

For those so inclined, it is very difficult to make their own gin or grow their own tobacco.

Marijuana is like dandylion. The tax revenue will be controlled by competition - tax it too much and everyone just grows their own. The law enforcement dollar savings is more real though - and a sof benefit is that the less law enforcement comes into contact with the public, the better our culture is, all around. Frankly, that is infinitely better than the money part.

[The Louiswu]

"...everyone just grows their own..."

Home grown weed would not be as good as most "commercially" grown weed (unless you can invest in a great amount of grow lights, controlled growing environment, etc.), just as I can home brew my own booze, but it is SOOOO much easier to walk a block and pick up what I need at the store.

I believe in what you say, but I think folks who would smoke if legal, would be willing to pay a hefty price for the convenience and the safety (not having to deal with criminal types)