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I submit that one of the primary reasons the Government doesn't legalize the personal use of marijuana is MONEY.

Cigarette taxes are a significant source of taxe revenue in this Country, but while growing and processing tobacco is possible, but not worth the hassle to most people (much like home-brewing beer vs. buying a six-pack), anyone who grew up in the sixties and leafed through a copy of High Times magazine knows just how easy it is to grow your own dope: Break off a branch, let it dry out, crumble the leaves into your pipe or rolling machine, and Bob's your uncle!

I suppose I took a hit or two of marijuana 30 years ago for its novelty value. If it were to be legalized tomorrow, I wouldn't use it, not because I think it's evil, but because I don't enjoy smoking anything.

I say legalize the personal use of marijuana and focus law enforcement efforts on the violent (and Corporate - musn't forget them) criminals that are real threats to the Society at large. Free up some prison space for the people that really should be there!