Why is pot illegal?

[DieselNuts]

The government could easily tax it. Use the same laws as alcohol except replace the word alcohol with marijuana. lol. A little modification to the laws would be needed for sure but its a great starting point. Only reason it's still illegal is because of a negative public opinion towards politicians that vote for pro legalization legislation. Thats it. Honestly, if you want to stimulate the economy right now I think it would give a decent boost.

1) Food industry (especially fast food/junk food)
2) Gas stations would generate more money from sale of Marlboro Greens (hahahaha)
3) Government would have a huge influx of money, maybe pay off some debt or put a lot more cash towards education.

but the thing about it is that they are making a lot of money by busting dealers and having them post bail, people for DUIs and all sorts of shiit.

I think they think they will make more money by busting folks than they would by taxing folks.

[R3RUN]

but the thing about it is that they are making a lot of money by busting dealers and having them post bail, people for DUIs and all sorts of shiit.

I think they think they will make more money by busting folks than they would by taxing folks.

Wrong. The government spends billions every year paying to keep people in prison that are there for marijuana violations. Trials cost far more than they get from bail money. Not to mention the money to fund special departments and task forces that target marijuana. They definitely lose tons of money on it.

[DieselNuts]

Wrong. The government spends billions every year paying to keep people in prison that are there for marijuana violations. Trials cost far more than they get from bail money. Not to mention the money to fund special departments and task forces that target marijuana. They definitely lose tons of money on it.

True. I didnt think about that. You have a very valid point.