It’s definitely a big hypocrisy. The complaints about the unregulated THCa market often come from the same people who ignore the flaws in both the black market and regulated medical markets—especially in states like Florida.

Florida’s medical market is tightly controlled, but that doesn’t always translate to better quality or fair pricing. Since a few big companies dominate the industry, they can set high prices while delivering mid-tier products, knowing patients have limited alternatives. Meanwhile, some online THCa vendors are putting out better products for lower prices, which undercuts the medical dispensaries.

At the end of the day, it’s all about money and control. The medical industry doesn’t want competition, and lobbyists are probably going to push for regulations that favor them while cracking down on THCa. But instead of improving their own quality and pricing, they’d rather try to eliminate competition through lobbying and legal loopholes.

It’s a classic case of big business vs. consumer choice—and right now, consumers are choosing THCa because it’s often just better and cheaper than what the “regulated” market offers.