The whole taxing thing sounds like we'd still need to keep our Revenuer Jackboots for the modified WODs. All those 'bootlegger' home grower types. Decriminalize, and it takes away a HUGE cash stream for all those canine shooting 300+ pound doughnut munchers that shoehorn themselves into those Swat/Seal Team 6 costumes. AND it removes any incentive for the mexican cartels to continue their imports.
Win, win.
I'm not sure what distinction you're making between "legalize" and "decriminalize." Only by permitting growing and selling would we thwart the doughnut munchers and Mexican cartels - how does that fall short of "legalization"?