Without regard to the issue at hand, it is interesting to point out that liberal drug laws are, generally speaking - a leftist cause or issue. How is it then, that leftists are so quick to advocate the supremacy of federal law over states law, except, whenever they happen to disagree. Consistency is not a “hobgoblin”, as if trite cliches mean anything.
Consistency is a virtue, not a “hobgoblin.” Unless you’re a nihilist or other kind of mystic.