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Originally Posted by BigBen
I want to clarify: Are you in support of legalization of cannibis, or the decriminalization?
Legalization would include the federal (and provincial, as far as I know) government taxing the consumption of the product, as well as regulating the sale of said product. Much like liquor or tobacco. Sin taxes would abound, and the clerk would ask to see your ID before they sold you your 1/8th.
Example: Say there is a guy, I don't know, let's call him Flyman. Flyman likes de herb, and usually keeps 15 grams on his person. Instead of a criminal record and jail time, he now gets a fine ($150). This is infinitely better than the 1000$ fine or six months imprisonment (or both) that is currently in place. Plus, add to that the time and energy saved in the justice system by not pursuing these crimes.
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Soo... to pursue the scenario. Where can I buy my weekend pack of splifs? or my vial (mmmm hash oil..... toasted on peanut butter saltines...)?
HCBO would undoubtedly have to set up a growth support industry, but currently, unless you utilize home grown, is it safe to say that any toke that is taken is at the far end of a huge underground criminal network? When you go to buy your herb now, isn't the supplier the tip of the organized crime/grow op/bike gang organization that we all love to hate?