> And the fact that Tobacco and Alcohol companies would likely suffer as a result of drug legalisation, like cannabis.
is that true? these things aren't really mutually exclusive right? this is just my supposition, but I would imagine that there is market synergy between legal cannabis and alcohol and tobacco.
The conspiracy theory I hear more often that is quite a bit more believable (though still a conspiracy theory) is that legalization would be harmful to pharmaceutical companies, based on the idea that is way more profitable to get people hooked on prescription opioids or such than have them manage long-term pain by smoking weed.
its not exactly a conspiracy, is it? that implies that it is a secret and this is not a secret. pharmaceuticals DO directly compete with cannabis. they manufacturers of those drugs have a clear motive in opposing legalization of a competitor.
is that true? these things aren't really mutually exclusive right? this is just my supposition, but I would imagine that there is market synergy between legal cannabis and alcohol and tobacco.