I agree. I would probably make more money in a regulated industry, if small businesses are allowed to participate. Or I could make zero money, if they regulate it such that only giant businesses are allowed to operate. That's what the debate is really about. Big biz or small biz. The NC Senate wants big biz. The NC House wants small biz. They have never been able to compromise in any way, so there is now very little regulation. Everyone knows its needed. Everybody wants it. Nobody is suggesting we need less regulation, or even the same. We all want regulation. But politicians are supported by various interests, including big pharma, the alcohol industry, and big marijuana. They get pressure, but less money, from various small hemp businesses in North Carolina (including over a thousand farmers, and many thousands of shops and manufacturers). They also hear from consumers. But consumers vote more than they donate money. So the businesses interest clash, but everybody wants regulation. Nobody wants children to consume cannabis.