Quote:
Originally Posted by flstf
I think pot should not be illegal but don't expect to make much money through taxation. The stuff is too easy to grow and it will be grown everywhere and be very cheap.
|
I can see your point with that, but I counter with: Cooking is easy to do, but restaurants and microwave meals exist. People don't seem to be ambitious (impaired or not) to do things themselves when they can get it quickly without much effort. Sure, there would be people that would grow their own pot, just like there are people who make home-cooked meals, grow their own herbs and vegetable gardens, and brew their own beer. However, the need for the easy way will always be around. I think that the tax money would add up. The argument lies in the high probability that it will be used irresponsibly like the rest of it.
timalkin, your argument is that people will endanger you if they are impaired on marijuana or otherwise. That is not a valid argument because a person can endanger you at anytime and for any reason. The only way to protect yourself from that is to live in an isolated area. People who are irresponsible will be irresponsible in any given situation. Therefore, your argument is moot.