Hell yes! All I hear about today are bailouts for the economy... basically, spend, spend spend... our hard-earned dollars. Government is notorious for not knowing how to spend that money! But we can slash BILLIONS of dollars from the budget by just ending the drug war! Talk about revitalizing the economy! First, we would save the billions we dump into the drug war itself. No more costly prison sentences for the poor bastards caught with a joint cause they have cancer... or the ones who toke responsibly for enjoyment. Second, the ridiculous amounts spent on destroying plants. Harmless, innocent plants destroyed just because a bunch of idiots don't like the effect of it when smoked. And how about all those gung-ho cops being paid to bust the little old lady or the college students? Maybe their time would be better spent catching the real criminals, like thieves, rapists and murderers. Just ending the drug war could save BILLIONS! If that's not enough, then let's take it to the next level and actually legally profit from the marijuana plant! Yes, coffee shops and head shops would thrive - albeit, with a reasonable age limit like alcohol. But that's not all; how about the textile industry, fuel industry, paper and countless other uses for such an abundant and prolific plant? Fortunately, some of California's legislature has the balls to go against our federal government. Recently, a bill has been proposed to actually legalize marijuana in California. For the full article, read California NORML Report. One point two BILLION dollars per year for ONE state! Can you imagine if that was on a national level? That would be nearly 50 BILLION dollars per year that can be taxed (though I'm naturally against taxes) to create rehab facilities for serious addictions. The time is ripe and all we have to do is pull the fruit. Are you with me America? Start by supporting Stoned Mountain!