You are making an unsubstantiated assumption that the cost of complying with regulations is higher than the overhead of costs that come with running an illegal drug manufacturing/selling operation.
Also, your point was proven factually wrong, as pot is way cheaper in legal states and is way safer, thanks to regulations.
"You are making an unsubstantiated assumption that the cost of complying with regulations is higher than the overhead of costs that come with running an illegal drug manufacturing/selling operation."
The proof is the cost of legal weed, which is sometimes double the cost of the black market prices, due to regulations and taxes.
"Also, your point was proven factually wrong, as pot is way cheaper in legal states and is way safer, thanks to regulations."
Safer? Maybe. Cheaper? Hardly. You have provided zero proof and your arguments just don't make a lot of sense.
The proof is the cost of legal weed, which is sometimes double the cost of the black market prices, due to regulations and taxes.
No, the cost of legal weed that is actually 100% what it claims to be is double the cost of black market stuff that might be (or based on police reports and various studies, almost certainly is) adulterated with various contaminants, including lawn grass, actual weeds, and trace amounts of other drugs sold by the dealer or his supplier.
It's like complaining that organic beef is twice the price of grain-finished hormone-treated beef. No duh. You have to pay extra for quality and the proof of quality.
Also, your point was proven factually wrong, as pot is way cheaper in legal states and is way safer, thanks to regulations.