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Originally posted by ktsnake
The only good argument I've heard for NOT decriminilizing Marijuana is an economic one.
Think of all the jobs in law enforcement, DEA, prisons, etc. that would be lost if marijuana was no longer criminal? All the inmates that would be free to harm their lungs as they pleased?
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Strange, b/c as I advocate for the decriminalization of Marijuana it's for economic reasons...
Marijuana, if legalized, could then become regulated which means they could tax the hell out of it. The Government would be able to spend money "War on Drugs" $$$ on the more dangerous drugs, and make money on the sale of Marijuana which could go to education programs similar to anti-tobacco programs. Plus the savings combined with the tax could go towards other things (just hopefully not the defense budget...)
As for the prisons and loss of jobs...well I think that those same people could go out and fight other drugs and other crimes. As for the Prisons, non-violent offenders who would be released would make room for those who we need to be protected from.