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Here's a copy of a letter I just sent to both my state representatives. It's full of common sense and logic so I don't know how much good it will do... lol. I believe it could be used in any state if someone wants to copy it and send it to their elected officials as well.
Dear ______
I have an idea for increasing state revenues from a voluntary base as well as saving millions of present tax dollars for other more beneficial uses. Possibly even putting the state budget in the black and lowering other taxes. The legalization and distribution of marijuana through already licensed alcohol outlets under the same provisions as the sale of alcohol is done now. Carrying the same requirements, responsibilities, and penalties as are currently in effect. Our children would be protected since no one checks I.D.'s now. Laws are already in place for penalizing driving and being in public while intoxicated for any reason.
This legislative move would instantly free up millions of current tax dollars spent on marijuana control, eradication,prosecution, and incarceration of people for simple possession of a plant that grows wild. These newly freed funds could be used to remedy budget shortfalls and the additional funds generated by a REASONABLE tax on the sale would enhance the state's coffers. All done on a voluntary basis with the collection system already in place.
I believe this would be a much more sensible approach than imposing another form of mandatory taxation on the property, goods, and services that are already overtaxed in the mind of the public. There seems to be no reasonable argument against making money from, rather than spending money on the activity of consenting adults. Not to mention the reduction in crime due to the elimination of a segment of the black market, which would free up more funds in a residual manner.
