Let me just settle that right now. I have never smoked pot, never used any drug of any type (save legally prescribed medicines from a doctor and liquor). I voted against the ban because marijuana is incorrectly scheduled by the DEA, the voters of this state have spoken, and by opening it up and taxing it we create revenue for our borough to provide important services. We also provide an avenue that will gradually, overtime, reduce and eliminate illicit sales.

The 1920s-1933 had tons of bootleggers selling alcohol from backroom speakeasies. Now that liquor is legal, the black market aspect is largely gone, and it's been brought into the light with enforcement, understanding and tax benefits.