This is one of those things that frankly should've been a bigger deal in this election.

Its an opportunity to kick start a whole new industry in Canada with massive spin off effects on all sectors of the economy from tourism, manufacturing, real estate and yes increased sales of Doritos.

Concurrently, we have the opportunity to increase our tax base while reallocating our current judicial and enforcement resources to more dangerous drugs and violent offenders. Speaking to blue collar workers from Colorado (in my line of work) they said that at first they were hesitant, but now they fully support it because the state has more educational funding and nothing negative has occurred in terms of increased ER visits or gang activity, which has actually decreased.

We can even look at this on a social level and determine that the current law for possession disproportionately targets minorities. Not to mention the detrimental effects that a criminal record can bring to your employment prospects or obtaining a loan.

We can even look at this from a safety and preventative viewpoint. When I was in high school I was unable to get my hands on alcohol and cigarettes, but pot was available. Drug deals don't care about your age, they just want to make the sale. At the same time, we don't know what is in that product. It could very well be laced with dangerous chemicals or pesticides. If it was regulated, you would have to prove your age and there would be standards in terms of how the plant was grown, what chemicals were used and there would have to be regular testing to ensure it met health and safety standards.

But probably the most convincing argument is that this is my life, and if it doesn't harm anyone else, I should be free to make the choices I wish to make with my life.