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Kellimus: If you don't understand why my argument does not need a source, then you need to try reading it again.
I was bringing up the point that to not legalize Marijuanna because of how Cigarettes are deadly is ridiculous.
And how he replied in that quote is exactly the idea he gives off to the reader.
Who are you and what have you done with the real Kellimus?!
Anyway, I see how my point looks kinda lame in retrospect. I'll try again. Edited(mildly):
Yes, the cost [of taxes on tobacco] would lie in the smokers, as well as cutting very heavily into tobacco company profits. That's why they invest millions in stopping taxes and things that could eventually lead to the banning of tobacco.
If marijuana were legalized, a similar industry would rise up. I wouldn't be surprised if it was just eaten up by tobacco companies, making them even bigger.
When a company that sells addictive products that KILL PEOPLE has a large influence on the making of public laws, it is a BAD thing.
That's one reason why groups such as the truth campaign want them taken down. It's also one reason why legalized marijuana would be a bad thing.
Now, that being said, here are some potential problems:
1. Big company that influences public law. Bad.
2. Potentially addictive products. The lack of evidence FOR addiction does not serve as proof AGAINST addiction. Nobody thought cigarettes were addictive early on. They just smoked them, and liked it. Then they kept on smoking, and never really tried to quit.
3. Potential negative health effects. Again, the lack of evidence FOR negative effects (aside from the 2% increase in psychosis already known) does not serve as evidence against it.
None.