TAKE THE MONEY, JIM

Re "Some more taxes" (Editorial, Jan. 22):

While the Reno News & Review's editorial speaks about "legalizing the
growth and sale of cannabis (marijuana)," one important point must be
mentioned: Except for those who profit, nearly every person who uses
cannabis would prefer to acquire it from regulated sources but all
will purchase it in the black market if necessary. It's just a matter
of who consumers give their money to. Right now consumers are ready,
willing and eager to give it to regulated sources along with its share
of taxes to government. If government doesn't want it, the money is
changing hands either way.

Stan White

Dillon, Colo.