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Colorado is expecting about $133 million dollars in tax revenue for the sale of marijuana. Not to mention that previous smaller cultivators are now growing considerably and are able to hire more workers. Other industries like hemp paper, clothing, and even cars are just waiting to be put into production. It's a win- win for this state and if the feds were truly smart and concerned about people and drug addiction issues, then they would follow the suit of countries who have succeeded in treating drug addiction as that and not a crime. Always ask yourself who stands to benefit and who stands to lose? In the case of marijuana, an herb that has been cultivated and used for thousands of years, drug companies, and law and order systems will see a decrease in their use, while the state and it's people gain the benefit. The most important thing is that sustainable practices are used so we don't poison our water. For a state that has one of the highest drug use rates and unemployment rates, I say we should legalize, and put that tax revenue right back into the people and the state.