There's a strong difference between 'taxed highly and discouraged' vs 'criminal charges and prison time'. The first is a way to promote a healthy society while

There's a strong difference between 'taxed highly and discouraged' vs 'criminal charges and prison time'. The first is a way to promote a healthy society while still allowing some freedom. The other, well, we've seen how well it works. Frankly, I expect the average price a person pays for a gram of pot will double when this is over- but people will still pay it for the same reason people buy vodka rather than making moonshine or homemade beer.