Now that we are in this back and forth discussion, let's talk through what the goals are. So for example, on taxation, certainly I think that There's a revenue stream here [in cannabis taxation] when you look at what the taxation rates are for beer and wine or for spirits. right. There's great variation. And my counterparts had and I think a correct worry that if the taxation rate began so high that we might not have that initial conversion to be able to tamp out as aggressively the illicit market. (15:40–15:47)
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