Nope. The crime and other problems it brings is far surpassed by any revenue it brings in. Just google "pot Denver crime".
I'm not sure why we allow it to be dispensed the way that it is for medical purposes. Should controlled medical substances be dispensed by a pharmacy?
Finally, just like alcohol, kids are going to get it. Per the Mayo Clinic:
Marijuana use in teens
Marijuana contains more than 500 chemicals, of which delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered the primary psychoactive (mind-altering) compound. The concentration of THC in a marijuana product is directly proportional to its potency or how much of a high it will give when consumed. Marijuana use among adolescents and young adults can affect normal brain development, leading to problems in learning, memory, coordination, reaction time and judgment.
Excessive and frequent use of marijuana is associated with hallucinations, paranoia, and a range of emotional problems. The severe form of marijuana abuse is called marijuana use disorder. Youth who use marijuana at an early age, in high amounts and with the risk factors mentioned above are more prone to developing marijuana use disorder.
If it was restricted to adult in private, then I don't care. But you know it won't be. Move to NYC if you like the smell of skunk weed as you walk the streets.
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