Hmmm...The reps of Denver and Boulder want exemptions? They want that money to be legal, so they can put that shit in the coffers.
Probably the thing that will change minds the most isn't the rented space that would otherwise be vacant (residential and commercial) it's when that tax revenue makes the front page of the newspaper.
I met many people who don't smoke it but say "I think they should legalize it, they should tax the shit out of it, and legalize it", while I only agree with part of that statement, they are entitled to their opinion.
Don't forget all the wild turkeys! N.America's most dangerous game (really).