[ConservingFreedom]

Homeless moving in,

Colorado's loss is the other 49's gain.

DWI for pot arrests have almost doubled,

Pot tests show positive weeks after the effects are gone; meanwhile, Colorado traffic fatalities have dropped.

revenue only 1/3rd of what they expected,

So? Each penny of that is one more than they were getting before legalization.

black market surging because “legal” product costs too much.

I've seen no evidence that the black market has "surged" - at worst, not displaced as quickly as it could have been with lower taxes.

[stephenjohnbanker]

” Homeless moving in,

Colorado’s loss is the other 49’s gain. “

But if we legalize all drugs, like you desire, according to your reasoning, the WHOLE COUNTRY LOSES. Can’t have it both ways, troll.

[DiogenesLamp]

Colorado's loss is the other 49's gain.

The point in contention is not the well being of the other 49, we are debating the consequences to Colorado. For Colorado it has so far been a debacle. Even the Governor said it was a mistake.

meanwhile, Colorado traffic fatalities have dropped.

They were already dropping. CHP claims it is because of better enforcement and more seat belt compliance.

So? Each penny of that is one more than they were getting before legalization.

And I expect they will be paying more than ever on the flip side in welfare.

I've seen no evidence that the black market has "surged" - at worst, not displaced as quickly as it could have been with lower taxes.

I'm sure you've seen the same articles that I have regarding people growing their own instead of patronizing the state ran stores.