My 2 cents on the subject:

Cent #1: Really bad timing

Cent #2: Marijuana should be legalized (No, I don't smoke it), just like prostitution should be (No, I've never used one). Legalizing them both would make them safer & would make financial sense for the government. They could then be taxed and it would free up a lot of resources - space in the prisons, time in the court room & focus of law enforcement on more serious offenses.

Bonus Off Topic Cent: The U.S. and Canada should get rid of the 1 cent coin.