California_state_flag Sure, taxing medical weed is a good start and ensures that sick people can get their medicine, but how about the rest of the adults in California that just like to smoke it for fun? Why aren’t their voices being heard? Well actually they are and the Times took a look at the flurry of activity that’s currently taking place to fully legalize the weed, so it can be taxed and regulated for recreational use like alcohol and tobacco. This is sure to not only generate a ton of revenue, but also help reduce the costs associated with its prohibition—which means less cool toys for law enforcement—but lots of weed (and money) for everyone else! |NYT|