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.
“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.