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In reply to the discussion: If marijuana becomes legal across the nation, does that have the potential [View all]nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)51. Like prohibition, they would look for new
Markets.
That said, I would not shed a tear if they just went away.
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If marijuana becomes legal across the nation, does that have the potential [View all]
mfcorey1
Nov 2012
OP
People are not rational about drugs. Equating marijuana with alcohol doesn't hold up, IMO.
randome
Nov 2012
#22
there are also black markets for alcohol and tobacco- it's mostly about avoiding the taxes.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#35
I'm not following your logic. What does marijuana legalization have to do with
bayareamike
Nov 2012
#61
All speed limits will have to be raised to at least 20 mph, drive thrus will need to be clearly
2on2u
Nov 2012
#3
It's a joke.... again, all speed limits would have to be raised to at least 20 mph.... meaning
2on2u
Nov 2012
#63
The price will drop, this will make certain current production methods un-economic.
bemildred
Nov 2012
#10
I don't live in a medical mj state- but i've been growing a crop in my garden for years...
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#48
If it becomes legal across the nation and people can grow it legally, there won't be
Arkansas Granny
Nov 2012
#20