Taxation is what will allow the legitimacy of the plight. Never forget that MMP and NORML promote the amount of money saved from ending the drug war and the taxation of one of the largest crops in America.

The Great Depression is what helped alcohol become legal through taxation and the revenue that could be obtained.

Taxes are not good unfortunately if you actually want the legalization of MJ then accept it as the cost of the freedom.

The enormous fees will be inevitable just like the cost of a liquor licensee this limits the numbers and troubles associated with non-control. In addition it makes folks think about the investment and the value of the privilege. Which again will legitimize MJ.

Sorry to be the devils advocate.