USA -- Everyone has a theory as to why our government is opposed to the legalization of marijuana. The question is not one of morality, but of economics. True, marijuana has the tax revenue potential to help solve our current crisis. But those in power now lose control of their piece of the pie.
When discussing the economic potential of legalizing marijuana we tend to exclude a huge part of the picture. The plant hemp itself has more than 10,000 uses.

It is also one of the fastest growing crops on Earth. The market shift toward products made with hemp would wreak havoc on present-day economy.

The number of symptoms that marijuana can be prescribed for is endless.

Potential customers include every cancer patient, anyone experiencing anxiety, suffering from depression, sleeplessness, migraines, chronic pain, even PMS.

That's before one recreational toke.

Medically speaking, the potential market share for medical marijuana is larger than for any other drug. Show me someone who doesn't have any of the ailments that marijuana can be prescribed for medically. Big companies don't want to give up their market share.

Insurance companies who right now don't pay for medical marijuana will have to start paying a hefty tab. I'm not sure, but insurance companies probably won't be too enthused to pay for everyone's marijuana. The insurance and the pharmaceutical companies both have very powerful lobbies with millions of dollars worth of influence.

The potential market for hemp products cannot be taken lightly. Hemp and marijuana are very valuable crops. It would drastically change agriculture in the United States. I doubt that if legal, the United States has the landmass to satisfy its own demand. Thomas Jefferson knew the economic power of hemp.

Foreign countries with greater landmass and cheaper labor would hijack the market becoming instant economic superpowers in the process. Sure, the United States will see a lot of revenue from the taxation of marijuana. The sales revenue from hemp will far exceed it. The government is afraid to let loose this cash cow.

The biggest determinate of quality life is economics. Power concedes nothing without a demand. By marijuana and hemp being illegal, it has made a lot of people rich.

Legalization would result in such a shift of economic power that it scares the "Man."

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What I freely have been given let me freely share

With cannabis proving healing power these idiot still live in there greed and stupidity

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yeh... go figure, they can turn anything into a profit.. as if they care... it could be babies blood for all they care...

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Well it's been a long time coming for me to jump in and get my opinion and explanation on my take on "legalizing".
You are probably gonna flip out on me but I have got to go with my true thoughts on it.
I think it is a big mistake. Do I think it will happen? Yes in time (perhaps a VERY long time).
This is my official prediction for the changes that will take place IF it ever does become Legal.
1) The Public Citizens will NOT BE ALLOWED TO GROW CANNABIS!!!!!!!!
That will be controlled in Government run(most likely managed by BIG PHARMACEUTICAL) Grow Facilities otherwise known as Agricultural Research facilities. You watch.
2)You think the Gov makes money off of it now? Huh, just wait. Oh how the money will flow into the Feds pockets. FROM OUR POCKETS!
3) The Mobs will make Billions and true I may hail from Chicago(Mob City)but I aint gonna be a part of that.Sorry. I dont support any org that can make any other human "dissapear"LOL
4)You think 55-65$ at a Dispensary or Collective for your Meds is expensive now your in for an even bigger surprise if it becomes Government ran.

I just dont know. Do I want it to be Legal? Hell yes !!!!!! I just dont want the "personality" to be taken out and dammit if the Government gets ahold of it that is gone. Shoot to me this is like the "Forbidden Fruit" to the Laws but my saviour when it comes to LIFE! This is not a joke to me at all. I will promote Hemp Oil and MMJ for the SAFE cure but i'm not up for letting them control something I love like this beautiful healing plant. No way. I smoke my Medicine to heal and for spiritual purposes. Not to get "High"
SO,,,,,,, Take aim and go ahead and blow me away I know I have it comin but that's my thoughts and I have to hold firm. POLITELY AND RESPECTABLY FIRM. LOL Pardon me for liking the ability to save my own life within the confines of my own Home and grow my own Medicine that doesn't slowly kill me. While at the same time being a respectable member of my community and following ALL(other LOL) laws.
I hope I have not offended anyone with this post and if I have I sincerely apologize as it is only a personal opinion and you know what they say about opinions.
Forgive me.
Peace and Love,
Med

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thats if it became legal... but what if it were delegislated? what if there wasnt any law around cannabis except like only over 18 sort of thing..., but even that in my opinion is too much. i trust that societies can autoregulate itself as far as many things are concerned.. it already does... despite the laws

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