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Originally Posted by nmap
Why bother? Seriously?
Just tax it to a fare-thee-well. It works for alcohol. It works for cigarettes. And frankly, I like the idea of letting users pay a tax so my own taxes stay low.  |
Agree in principle, not in practice.
Taxation will create a black market.
Leave it black, fine (tax) the end user.
This gives additional motivation for users to contain their behavior.
Strangle demand, let the supply flow, kill the benefits of trafficking.
This idea is proposed for those who want a law-enforcement approach.
MOO-legalize it, don't tax it, let people suffer in the gutter until they decide to change their behavior and get help.
Let people reap what they sow.