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Originally Posted by blankall
Or they could gain even more money, depending on how the system works. For example, I met a dispensary owner in Washington state. He was involved in illegal growing and distribution prior to the legalization. He had all the infrastructure, knowledge, and connections required to hit he market running. He went from making 10s of thousands of dollars to millions overnight. Hardly the punishment for criminals some are suggesting legalization will result in.
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How is that a bad thing? If they abide by the law and pay taxes I don't see why we can't let them do their thing.
The larger benefits are in the criminal justice system not having to spend millions processing marijuana related criminal charges. And in the people not having to serve jail time because they were caught smoking or dealing pot.