See, I was always under the impression that legalizing and taxing marijuana would bring in more revenue than we really imagine. I mean, last year alone California raked in some 10 billion in taxes (maybe more) from medical marijuana. Our government is all about greed and money, I understand this...so why is it so difficult for, at the very least, our President to realize the benefits of legalizing the plant all together. It's just depressing.

Sometimes I think it's just the persona, the idea, of what marijuana is and always has been. It has been labeled as a dangerous drug for decades and decades. Maybe all it takes is the turning of another generation. These old fart politicians just won't have it. Makes me sick.

we are closer than ever. im an lod stoner first toke was in the mid seventys, and the attitude of the people has gone almost 180. and the bud is much better.
This is good to know, at the very least. And really...that's all we can ask for at this point. Legalization is an enormous step, but being able to recognize it's not as harmful as it is made out to be is very good. It's nice hearing this from someone who has been smoking since the 70's. You, more than anyone, would know if we're closer than ever.

The sad thing though...we may be closer than ever...but how close is close?