[umgud]

The difference is that much less of the money spent on pot goes to criminals.

That was a selling point, but if it was a true major goal, they should have proposed less regulation and taxes (I didn't say none).

[ConservingFreedom]

they should have proposed less regulation and taxes

I agree with that - but the best shouldn't be made the enemy of the good. Every dollar redirected away from criminal hands is a gain.