[Dogrobber]

Precisely how I feel about the issue. Medical marijuana is just a euphemism for "legalizing marijuana for any purpose".

Ok, now how do you feel about marijuana legalization. I am in favor of it because suppression of Marijuana is not worth the effort and the resources should go to suppression of other drugs. If we do it we should also commute the sentences of persons who are in prison for the sole reason of marijuana. (Not pardons, commutations). I am not for marijauna legalization because I am pro-marijuana; I am for it because I just don't think the WOD is worth it for marijuana. Pure, heartless cost benefit calculation.

[robertpaulsen]

So, if I understand you correctly, if we were to legalize only marijuana (no change for any other drug), you would expect to see a savings? Where? Do you think the feds would reduce the size of the DEA? Would local cops be laid off?

Now, there are alternatives. If we were to decriminalize marijuana (users would be simply fined, like a speeding ticket), you would probably realize 90% of your projected "savings". Why do we have to go to the extreme and legalize in order to save money?

[BigSkyFreeper]

Yep. Like pushing that big snowball down Slippery Hill. That's basically what you're suggesting.