Hogwash. It is an issue of national defense, just like WWII.
And absolutely I believe everyone that buys illegal drugs is supporting terrorism.
You dodged my question, so let me try it a different way. Would a regulated drug market, similar to alcohol, result in less money for criminals and terrorists?
"Would a regulated drug market, similar to alcohol, result in less money for criminals and terrorists?"
Answer: Short answer: Maybe. Worth the cost? No.
Long answer:
Also, maybe they'd move into the bio/chem/nuclear weapons biz if they lost this market totally. Who knows?