Uh, who controls the modern Democratic party? The answer is 60's pro-drug socialists, that's who.
I know you don't like the answer, but trying to wish the answer away does no good for your arguement, IMO.
Sex and drugs and ex-communists (Sep 19)
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's ex-communist PDS party is enticing young and first time voters with the lure of sex and drugs on the Internet ahead of Sunday's general election. However, it is likely to disappoint those hoping for a cheap thrill. The link www.sexunddrugs2002.de provides access to the party's website and its stance on gender issues and its plans to legalise cannabis and tackle addiction to hard drugs.