[chance33_98]

If pot-growing were legal its potential pollutants could be effectively regulated.

Heck, why would they obey the law anymore then than they do now?

[MrLeRoy]

If pot-growing were legal its potential pollutants could be effectively regulated.

Heck, why would they obey the law anymore then than they do now?

First, it probably wouldn't be the same people. Second, the cost-benefit situation would be changed---why risk legal profits to avoid the relatively small costs of legally handling pollutants?

[MarkL]

Heck, why would they obey the law anymore then than they do now?

Actually, they'd probably get out of the business altogether. The only reason that most drug dealers do what they do is for $$$$. Make it legal, and the enormous profit potential goes away. You wouldn't be able to raise enough indoors to even cover the expenses. Remember, this stuff will grow just about anywhere. It really is a weed. If it weren't illegal, you would be able to get it nearly for free.

Mark