[Ethan Clive Osgoode]

I can't see how a black market could survive within the state.

Well someone has to sell drugs to your kids. If the gov ain't gonna do it your friendly neighborhood biker gang will.

[neefer]

If the price was so low that the black market didn't exist or was greatly reduced, it would be much harder for kids to get cannabis. I do share your concern about teenagers or children using the drug because the brain isn't fully developed until about age 22/23. People with schizophrenia should not use it either because it makes them violent - the opposite effect it has on others. If you really want to learn more (although I'm doubtful you want to take an objective look at the subject) I recommend reading a book called Weed the People. It's was written by a father of teenagers from Washington State. He took two years to fully investigate the cannabis industry in various states and details both the good and bad.