the gov would stand to profit way more if they lagalized it. they would be able to have a consistent intake from a tax. the problem is what do they do with all the gov employees in the field. they would be jobless or actually be able to focus on people like murderers, rapist and child molestors. also all the privatized prison systems would take a hit to since like 90% of the people in them are non violent drug offenders. heaven forbid concentrating law enforcement on these issues instead of the guy thats out trying to score a bag of smoke. thats just my opinion. I am personally sick of the way the united states gov runs our lives and hinders our will to be a free. the people that started our gov many moons ago did not intend this. gov was establish to protect and serve the peoples will. I personally am looking to relocate to the North country.