I mostly just wanted to raise the point so it doesn't get ignored, and indeed, your argument is the one I would make against that point. However, I don't think

I mostly just wanted to raise the point so it doesn't get ignored, and indeed, your argument is the one I would make against that point. However, I don't think it's that simple either. If lack of supply drives up the price significantly, I think it's possible some people will be convinced to visit cheaper illegal establishments on the promise that it's totally consensual, they just don't want to pay taxes etc.