If weed were legal

After the class discussion on Monday I spoke with some people i know from around town about the though of legalizing pot in the US. I really don't think the black market trade would fall much. I think that the economy would see a very positive reaction to first time users and users who want the convince of purchasing the drug at the local stores. But with the restrictions that would be placed on the product I think that people who have been smoking for longer would still look to their "dealer" to get them the "good stuff" the government isn't going to sell decent hydro or G13 there going to sell simple merch that they control the effects on. Cocaine is a similar story and any other hardcore drugs I don't think would be a good idea at all to try to legalize. Eventually when we have kids I won't be surprised if we have to be worried about them going down town to get a pack of marijuana smokes the companies that make cigarettes would love to market the new product. Eddy Lep grows pot for "medicinal purposes" and is under the investigation of law informant year round. He's won many awards for his herb but cannot seem to get the DEA off his ass. How can this be legalized if the DEA won't even let its medicinal growing be allowed??? The government has already seen how much money it can make medicinally but they can only imagine the millions of dollars that could be made selling for consumer needs and wants on a regular unprescribed basis

"Is the legalization of marijuana valid?
The debate over the legalization of Cannabis sativa, more commonly known as marijuana, has been one of the most controversial issues ever to occur in the United States. Its use as a medicine has existed for thousands of years in many countries worldwide and is documented as far back as 2700 BC in ancient Chinese writings. Marijuana should be legalized for several reasons. First, the government could earn money from taxes on its sale. Its value to the medical world outweighs its potential abuse, and because of its importance to the paper and clothing industries. Legalization should be considered despite efforts made by groups, which say marijuana is a harmful drug that will increase crime rates and lead users to other more dangerous substances. "

a website whose purpose is to inform the public about the pros and cons points out the tax benefits the government would face and some other useful facts involving this topic...