Why would legalization of marijuana in the DR be bad? It is obvious that DR's economy is lacking and being that resources are limited, growth potential is limited as well. And I do speak without full knowledge of the economic structure of the DR, so I really am asking the question..."why not?" Now, I realize the concern of society setbacks relative to it infering with youth today, but this can be controlled in various ways and not to mention that if the youth wanted it bad enough they can still get it. The United States is a country of endless laws and politics. However, over the past few years there has been discussion of legalizing marijuana and as it is well known- there are 5 or so states that have began allowing it for medicinal use. I believe that we are living in an era of prohibition with marijuana and eventually it will start to be widely accepted in the same manner alcohol is.Therefore, I ask why doesnt the DR use this as a time to get a head start, bring a boom to the economy on multiple levels. Jobs, Tourism, Tax Revenue, etc.... I guess one concern might be all of the dominicans stop working and just trying to have some sort of business relative to marijuana. For example, the excessive motochoncos and taxis, all of the vendors selling sunglasses and gimmick items, the tour guides, and the street kids all start trying to pedal the marijuana and parofanalia in the streets or change there business to selling it...... However, if the law is implemented correctly with various controls to prevent certain things from happening, then I believe the legalization could have a tremendous positive impact on the economy as a whole. Not to mention, as we have obverved with every other industry in the histroy of capitalism- everything tends to balance itself out in the long run. If there are more pros that I am not mentioning I would love to hear. Also, please be devils advocate and voice negatives as well. This is an open thread and I just want to think about not only the pros, but the CONS AS WELL.