[steve-b]

Intrinsic evils should be criminalized. The only subject for debate are the penalties that should be applied.

Indeed. Politicians who interfere in the consensual conduct of peaceful citizens have undermined the basis for America, and should face the traditional punishment for attempting to weaken one's country in the face of the enemy.

[petitfour]

What exactly is the "basis for America?" Who is the enemy?

[Aquinasfan]

the consensual conduct of peaceful citizens

Is that the way you'd describe Michelle's story? I would describe her story as a great human tragedy.

Your description is a prime example of libertarian reductionism.