End of prohibition savings

November 2nd Newsweek had an interesting info-graphic.

The amount the federal government could save if it stopped investigating and prosecuting small time marijuana offenders is $13.5 BILLION.

Think of the school books we could buy with that kind of money. Or drug treatment facilities. Or turn it into a profit center and use that money to open a munchies restaurant chain.

This number does NOT take into account the BILLIONS that could be raised by taxing the stuff.

THIS is whyipaytaxes.