I also think that the legalization and taxation will be a huge boost to the economy. In Canada we use sin taxes like cigarettes and alcohol to help fund out health care so I would love to see marihuana added to the list to take care of the smokers who develop lung issues from smoking the stuff. Ingesting it or vaporizing it is just that much healthier and will give it a much more acceptable look.
Also, the industry that will spring up from it will create jobs and further jump start the economy.
Add to this all the LEO that will be freed up from having to deal with idiots and small time users and also the court and jails that will be freed up from people who don't need to be there.
Sure there will be problems. There are problems with anything that gets big, but the potential benefits far outweigh the downfall and there can still be legal items put in place to deal with those who do participate illegally.
Also, the industry that will spring up from it will create jobs and further jump start the economy.
Add to this all the LEO that will be freed up from having to deal with idiots and small time users and also the court and jails that will be freed up from people who don't need to be there.
Sure there will be problems. There are problems with anything that gets big, but the potential benefits far outweigh the downfall and there can still be legal items put in place to deal with those who do participate illegally.