The document argues that cannabis should be legalized for its health benefits, ability to generate tax revenue, and to reduce reliance on pharmaceuticals. It notes that Colorado generated over $1 billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis in 2016. Cannabis can treat numerous cancers and diseases, has many health benefits with little risk of overdose, and is safer than many prescription drugs that cause thousands of overdose deaths each year. Legalizing cannabis could reduce drug enforcement costs and provide an alternative to prescription medication.