Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
Why shouldn't taxes from weed be used for treatment? It'd be a much better use than just chucking people into jails and prisons. Plus, just telling someone, "hey guy, just be responsible." isn't going to solve any real substance abuse issues.

I'm not on board with the extra taxes, or the state only considering this because they know they'll make money off the taxes, but as far as uses go, treatment isn't the worst way to use the money. If you eliminate treatment, then the government will just use the money on something else that you agree just as much with.
How far will this "treatment" be expanded? is there a timeframe, a dollar limit, a one time only plan? Their actions have consequences that need to be paid for out of pocket, not with tax dollars. Should we force everyone to pay more taxes because a select few can't handle their responsibilities? Should your guns have more taxes placed on them to help murder suspects get treatment?

People that have a drinking or drug or addiction problem can be helped, but it can go far beyond what is fair to the others. The taxes should be used for schools and keeping students educated to make good life choices and let them know their actions have consequences and they need to be responsible adults. That or put away into savings for the bad times, or to reduce other taxes.