The "brain dead" slaves didn't start out that way. They chose to go down that route of their own free will, knowing full well the consequences of their actions. Legalising the substance will increase the level of awareness and education regarding its use, meaning that everyone will know exactly what they are getting themselves into.
In my opinion, legalising growing it for personal use and prohibiting selling will do nothing. I can grow my own potatoes of I want, but I don't. It's far more convenient for me to pay someone else to do it for me.
And why would you not want pot to be taxed? The revenues it could generate could lead to a reduction in income tax, something that benefits everyone.
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