marijuana legalization

Considering the economic downturn in America today legalizing can not only have medical impact but an economic one too. If the government controlled the flow of narcotics throughout the country and placed a tax on them large sums of money would be made. A huge job opportunity would be opened and those participating in what is now illegal would be actively working for the government. Legalizing would also put less of a strain on the prison and court systems making them available for real issues and criminals. Marijuana also has great medical potential and if legalized could help many people.