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Originally Posted by Azure
If the state gives 'growers' the ability to sell their stuff legally, and direct to the customer, people won't go to the drug dealer. They'll just go to the local marijuana dealer and buy from him.
Why wouldn't the drug dealers become extinct if that happens?
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I guess it depends on how heavily it's taxed.
I don't remember it being much of an issue in Alberta, but after moving to Halifax, I've heard a lot about smuggled tobacco from the states.
I think legalizing pot would create a similar situation; people wanting to avoid huge taxes, kids wanting to buy before the legal age etc...they all go the illegal routes because of various reasons, despite it being 100% legal.