Some good responses to the O&G vs. Climate change question I asked, despite CHL's little hissy fit. I saw a few responses that mentioned that since we have the resource, we should be developing it. Could we not then apply that same argument to the marijuana debate. Legalization has the potential to generate billions in tax revenue, create jobs and opportunities for entrepreneurs, and reduce government expenditures. It seems highly irresponsible economically for a government to "leave it in the ground."
I guess maybe for Albertans this isn't a huge deal, but it's fair to say that the Conservatives are having a negative effect on the BC economy due to this ideological stance.
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