[Alberta's Child]

Here's the best argument against legalizing marijuana:

My state is in the process of legalizing it now. It's still in the works and hasn't even been legislated yet, but I'm already hearing ads on the radio from non-profit groups offering to help people overcome their pot addiction.

The whole thing is nothing more than an emerging industry that is seen by governments as a huge source of untapped tax revenue.

This isn't going to end well under any circumstances.

[Ken H]

“The whole thing is nothing more than an emerging industry that is seen by governments as a huge source of untapped tax revenue.”

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If that were true, then governments would be leading the charge to legalize. Instead, they are dragging their feet, even in blue states.

The first 8 states (plus DC) to legalize did so by referendum. Politicians are way out of step with the people on this issue.

[fwdude]

Even Hickenlooper in CO expressed dismay and some level of regret in signing the rec pot use bill into law. A democrat.