The latest Pew Research Center poll shows that 54% of Americans favor legalizing marijuana. If you are part of that 54%, you must be on cloud nine (high, in other words). First came states allowing medical marijuana dispensaries. Then in the November 2012 election, Colorado and Washington citizens voted to legalize it for recreational use. And now, California here you come, get ready for the same to happen in 2016. Evidently, the adage "if you can't beat them, legislate them" applies here as politicians view selling pot as another revenue maker like the Indian casinos. [continues 526 words]