[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.

[TBP]

If you say we should tax pot like cigarettes, you’re saying we should tax it to discourage use.