the prices go down. >> how real of a concern is a shortage of pot shortage? >> i think it's very real. at this point, our liquor control board has only licensed approximately 25% to a third of the total plant canopy area they intend to license. and some of the people only receive their license kaups l of weeks ago. there's not enough marijuana available in the state of washington to meet the anticipated demand. >> i want to get your reaction to the criticism here. this is from sandra bennett, the former president of watchdog international, quote, the problem isn't that marijuana is going to be available to too few people. that a dangerous drug readily assessable for far too many including children. valid concern there. what sort of safe guards are in place to make sure the pot does not end up in the hands of 1 and 15-year-olds? >> i think that's a double-sided coin. on the one hand there are number