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Some of us are perfectly capable of using marijuana while still being productive citizens. Some are not. I imagine some people are just not capable of being productive citizens period, so I don't see what an individual's productivity has to do with marijuana use, especially when medical use of marijuana allows patients who use it to remain more productive than they otherwise might be--whatever "productive" means.
I'd love to see it legalized. I think it could be a huge source of revenue for state governments. I think it would reduce the number of non-violent offenders entering our legal system, where they often get tossed in with violent offenders. I think it would keep us from wasting money on a drug war we never had a chance to win. I think it would reduce crime by allowing people to purchase their marijuana from somewhere besides these Mexican drug cartels.
As for those who would claim a black market would pop up if it were legalized, I doubt it. Most everyone I've talked to who enjoys the MJ would prefer to get it through legal means. It would be less of a pain in the ass. Prices would also probably drop, even if it were heavily taxed, as growers, middlemen, and dealers inflate prices. As for legalization/ease of access increasing use, I doubt that too. It's pretty prevalent in our society already, especially where I live. I would prefer that it be out in the open.
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