Posted on 10/21/2016 8:59:49 PM PDT by LouAvul
A valid retort (the only valid retort that there can be) - but it is based purely upon practical considerations. My argument is based on principles.
If the State should have the power to prevent people - for their own good... because the State knows better what is good for them - from doing harm to themselves - even if they want to do that harm to themselves - then there is no logical argument - based upon first principles - for stopping at marijuana.
Indeed, on practical grounds, it would be easier to argue for prohibiting alcohol, and legalizing marijuana, based upon the absolute pernicious level of harm which alcohol causes.
Regards,
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