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Old 07-15-2013, 7:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Gnome View Post

Those that say legalize it, and cut out the middle man (Drug Cartels) don't know how Organized Crime works. Drug Cartels are NOT going to be undercut on their biggest cash crop. Yes, MJ is their biggest cash crop, not Cocaine/Heroin. MJ is actually what funds their Cocaine/Heroin trade. They will NOT lose this.
The only reason there's money in it is because of the risk of getting caught or getting killed -- not everyone will take that risk. Take the risk out of it and the strength of the drug cartels becomes completely meaningless.

Gangs, mafia, cartels only work when their strength can be used to circumvent law and accept risk. Take the legality and risk away from a product anyone can grow and it becomes as valuable as premium artichokes, or any other legal, premium crop.

Unless you're a member of organized crime, you have no more more knowledge than I do. But I'm very interested in hearing how you believe drug cartels could profit from completely legal MJ.
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