[robertpaulsen]

The mere fact that cocaine use would rise if legalized validates my argument that criminalization is a factor in reduced cocaine use.

Unless, of course, you wish to deny that legalization would increase use. If so, then state it here and now or shut up.

[Know your rights]

The mere fact that cocaine use would rise if legalized validates my argument that criminalization is a factor in reduced cocaine use.

We don't know that your "fact" is a fact ... much less that any degree of reduction due to criminalization is worth the cost of creating high profits and channeling them into criminal hands.