... public welfare. The strongest force that drives a "consumer-nation" such as America is that of supply and demand. What makes this force even stronger is that, in the case of a victimless crime like the purchasing/selling of marijuana, "whenever any two people engage in commercial activity, there are always gains from trade" (Dordrecht). When a transaction involving marijuana is made, both the ... both before and after" (Miron). Is this a coincidence? I think not. This is historical evidence supporting that this crime is a by - product of prohibition, and nothing else. Legalization would...

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