01-22-2014, 04:26 AM
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Originally posted by Ken
The issue comes down to this. Keeping pot illegal feeds, at a huge cost to the taxpayer, a "criminal justice system" that includes court mandated rehab and incarceration.
Legalization, in addition to virtually eliminating the above as it relates to marijuana prosecution, brings in a whole new revenue stream - of what could be millions of dollars - of which, very little would go to feed the "criminal justice system."
Only when the "good ole boy" network realizes this - it will become a reality here.
Don't you find it very ironic that the two football teams headed to the Super Bowl come from the two States that have taken the higher ground of intellect, common sense and doing the right thing?
Excellent point, unfortunately one very rarely acknowledged. The so called criminal justice system is the biggest racket in the nation. And we are talking law abiding citizens as well as the others.
Consider:
How many different jurisdictions have the authority to cite you for something. That citation will almost undoubtedly cost you money, be it a relatively small fee or fine you pay voluntarily on up to the full blown criminal process.
How many of the above cause you to spend money outside of the actual process, even if just advice or some preemptive action. We are all subject to more laws this year than last, even more next and the next as all these governing entities justify their existence. So much for Land of the Free!!!!!
How many of the above will cause $$ to flow to an attorney?
Now add in the government side, all the employees, judges, prosecutors, clerks, admin, jailer, probation officers, cops, sheriffs, deputies, the facilities, on and on.
Most people never stop to appreciate this and are awestruck when they do. What a shame there appears to be no way to capture the total $$ impact on our lives.
Pretty easy to see how big the illegal drug aspect of this pie. Pretty much in the news day after day. Now consider how much would be lost with legalization. Will be interesting how this shakes out in those states that choose to legalize.
I personally would consider it a beneficial $$ shift for our society.
David
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