Marijuana Economics: The Pros and Cons of California's Cash Crop
Richard Lee, Founder, Oaksterdam University, Founder, Oakland Civil Liberties Alliance Chief Scott Kirkland, Chief of Police, El CerritoEugene Schoenfeld, M.D., Court-Appointed Psychiatrist Panel Superior Court of Contra Costa CountyJosh Richman, Politics and Legal Affairs, Contra Costa Times - Moderator
Marijuana is by some estimates California's largest cash crop, bringing in more than twice the revenue of vegetables, yet we don't tax this green. Legalizing and taxing pot could provide $1.3 billion to help our hemorrhaging economy, but it might also lead to additional problems and undermine anti-drug efforts. Is this crop just cash waiting to be reaped, or is it more complicated? Come hear advocates on both sides argue the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana.
Location: SF Club OfficeTime: 6 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. networking receptionCost: $12 members, $20 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID)Also know: Photo by Flickr user mela q