[Drago]

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 $$$.

[dayglored]

> 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 $$$.

Ronald Reagan - A Time For Choosing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXBswFfh6AY

[nathanbedford]

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 $$$.

I once observed arguments before the New Jersey appellate court in which helmet laws for motorcyclists which unsuccessfully challenged. Your point is well taken, when the nanny state perceives that it will have to pay the bill, it will not hesitate to regulate and libertarians be damned.

It is not surprising, however, that the opposite held true when the issue was the spread of AIDS in San Francisco bathhouses. Those costs of treatment were resolutely assumed by San Francisco leftists and the bathhouses were left unrestrained.