I just wanted to say that legalizing pot could not have much of an impact on our economy. if it was legal it would be almost free being that anyone who wanted some would just have a crop in their yard. Using hemp could have some positive economic effects though. I think the short answer to fix the US economic troubles is to stop acting like protectionism is a bad word, because that's what Americans need right now lots and lots of protection. Do we really need china to make everything for us? Do we really need Mideastern oil? If we need wall street so bad that we have to pay for all their greedy actions then where is the out cry to decouple our economy from being so dependent on it. IMO if we want a strong county we have to get back to the idea that an economy needs to be centered around small business. ok im ranting now...