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Originally posted by wludavid
But the very reason it's a mafia-conrolled, violent business is because it's illegal. If we legalized and regulated it (or any other drug) the price would go down because importers and producers wouldn't have to charge extra for risk, the profits would go to legitimate business people and be taxed, and abusers wouldn't fear reprisal if they wanted help.

This is not a new argument. I just don't understand why it's not taken more seriously.

Agree 100%

I'm just saying decriminalization of posession, by itself, is not necessarily a good step. It would leave the production & profit in the hands of criminals.