Quote Originally Posted by onwardthroughthefog
Aaaaaaaah, but how many prison guards, wardens, cops, FBI agents, DEA agents, Homeland Security agents, people who work for companies that make the uniforms, weapons, and tools used by all those people would be out of work? Think of how many people who have staked their careers supporting our current political "leaders", and the backlash that would result of the government suddenly put them out of work.

One of the numerous ridiculous reasons pot was declared an illegal drug back in the 30's was because so many sheriffs, deputies, and cops would be out of work due to the relaxation of prohibition on alcohol. Police groups created a very vocal and aggressive political action committee that got politician's ears.

Yes, billions of dollars could and would be saved from law enforcement, but consider how much clout those law enforcement groups have with Washington D.C.. I don't see them giving up without a very nasty and expensive fight.
well they need not loose a job
refocus that attention on the REAL criminals and make it safe to walk the streets for people without fear of rapes and murders happening to those they love I am scared to death for my kids when they go out and about.
if the police would be able to count on the system to keep rapist locked away im sure they go along with the plan to legalize and let them NOT chase smokers of a weed
and have them take up the space to house killers in prison
ask anyone with any sense
who ya want the cops to arrest a smoker or a rapist
who ya want in prison america?
medical cannabis use is something i feel i have the RIGHT to use
the laws must be changed
peace