LEGALIZE POT, THEN TAX IT

Thanks for publishing the thoughtful letter "Prohibition does more
harm than good" (Jan. 22).

I say it's high time to fully legalize pot, not just remove the
penalties for its use or possession. Only fully legal products of any
kind can be regulated, taxed and controlled by any government agency.

Speaking of taxing pot, it seems to me that non-marijuana users would
be in favor of taxing pot. Around these parts, taxing someone else's
vice is very popular.

Kirk Muse, Mesa, Ariz.