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Originally Posted by Locke
Do you harbour any illusion that that industry would rapidly be overwhelmed by American companies that have already weathered de-legislation and are experts at this by now?
The money isnt the good part of this, its the 'not jailing people for something minor' that is the good part. The money is just the gravy.
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Do you harbour any illusions that thousands of Canadians won't be gainfully employed by the legalisation of marijuana?
Presumably, Americans know how to raise cattle, drill for oil etc, yet Alberta still makes a large amount of cash from both.
Consider cigarettes. I don't frequent America, nor do I smoke but I would imagine asking for a pack of du Mauriers in Scottsdale will be met with a blank stare.
Consider beer. Budweiser and Coors churn out billions worth of alkalized water, yet here I sit drinking an IPA from the 'Whistler Brewing Company'.
There will be an American presence in the weed market, I'm sure. I would hope that allows the United States to see the benefits of legalization - rational arguments have been made time and time again for ending marijuana prohibition.
Showing the Americans how much money they stand to make seems like the only way to get them to do anything.
Legalisation is a win for everyone.