News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Malawi legalises the growing, selling and export of cannabis. Parent comment

Re:Malawi legalises the growing, selling and export of cannabis by int_19h on Wednesday March 04, 2020 @02:37PM (#22487172)
If it is more lucrative than growing food, I don't think it matters much if it's legal or not - it'll happen anyway, except that when it's all black market, there's associated violent crime, and the government can't tax any of the profits.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Malawi legalises the growing, selling and export of cannabis by Koremat6666 on Wednesday March 04, 2020 @03:40PM (#22487822)
Not to mention inequality, exploitation and corruption that follows. I am happy for Malawi here.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Malawi legalises the growing, selling and export of cannabis by mandelbrotwurst on Wednesday March 04, 2020 @03:47PM (#22487896)
True, the tax collection benefit is often overestimated though as legalization doesn't necessarily cause those who were previously participating in a black market to start paying taxes. Case in point, California.
[ Parent | on HN ]