My honest opinion is because now it's worth taxing. They're planning to make you pay buttloads for an ounce when you could grow a pound for yourself with a little knowhow. This legalization thing seems to have a more sinister implementation. I fully agree with the notion it's a great medicine for those of temperance but for most it will just numb the majority so that the government can extort us more.

I do believe in and of itself when properly used can be just as beneficial as the occasional beer/ wine for upset tummy and for lifting the poor in despair. The issue is an issue of self control we suffer from in my opinion. I think the people up top know that therefore know they can extort us with it. Anyways God bless you in Jesus name, friend.