Even if Ross was found guilty of a murder for hire - which he wasn’t - such convictions bring with it a 10 year sentence
Not 40 years without parole
I believe it was “Life” (x2) + 40 years. Massively over sentenced/charged.
That being said, the problem with the Libertarian take on drugs is that the federal government is massively involved in “healthcare”/health “insurance”, treatment, etc.. Having Libertarian freedom means that you don’t get to use taxpayer dollars for drug treatment, pot smoking COPD, or any other “lifestyle choice” related disease/illness or injury. Like other “nanny state laws” (i.e. helmet laws), if the government pays they get a say it what risks you take that costs them $$$.