[TBP]

Which is precisely the problem with the “let’s legalize pot so we can tax it” argument. Tax it enough to discourage use, and you get pothead versions of Eric Garner, selling loose, untaxed joints. Then we’re right back where we started.

[ConservingFreedom]

Which is precisely the problem with the “let’s legalize pot so we can tax it” argument. Tax it enough to discourage use

I've never said “let’s legalize pot so we can tax it” - but I don't know how many of those who do say that intend the tax to discourage use.