Replying to Too many people smoke WEED!

did you know cannabis is americas #1 cash crop?
when i was little i had no clue... i was oblivious... but HOLY SHIT a LOT of people smoke herb! Including past presidents and potential candidates... (G.W. Bush, Clinton (I did not inhale...), Obama, etc. etc.)

I'm just wondering why it's still illegal. The fact that it is illegal makes it expensive, and profitable for dealers. So there must be politicians in their pockets. If it was legalized, it would be taxed but at least the government and hence the country would be making money rather than a few isolated people.