Inspired by an article written by Christina

Sarich

on

Natural Society

| Anyone who thought the legalization of marijuana would be a dangerous move is up against some serious numbers. Weed sales are continuing to incline, and crime rates are continuing to decline. Not counting medicinal weed sales, Colorado sold over $34 million in their recreational weed market in the month of August JUST for the purpose of recreation. $3.4 million of that (10%) goes straight into government coffers and towards building schools. At this pace,

according to PolicyMic,

Colorado will make at LEAST$30 million this year in pot taxes alone.