[Stoat]

Agreed; "spot on" as our British Friends say. Whenever there's money to be made, corruption will exist at some level, human nature being what it is.

Given that fact, would it not be most beneficial to focus not so much on the potential for corruption but the greater good of humanity?

Assuming we can all agree that it's in society's best interest to prevent five year olds from being given heroin in exchange for their milk money, would it not then be most appropriate to strive toward that goal rather than to entirely forsake that goal only because there is a potential for abuse and corruption at some levels of Government?

(putting flame-resistant Stoat Coveralls on upon realizing that I am treading upon the foundations of Libertarianism)

[R. Scott]

Given that fact, would it not be most beneficial to focus not so much on the potential for corruption but the greater good of humanity?

As if school kids can’t exchange their lunch money (and allowance) for heroin now.
Why not prohibit alcohol again?
Why not prohibit tobacco (some do favor it)
Why not make private ownership of motor vehicles, firearms and blades, swimming pools, mop buckets etc. illegal?
Why not ban gangsta rap, sexually oriented advertising and fast food?
Why not ban the sale of clothing that might lead to some kid being shot for his shoes or jacket?
It would all be for “the greater good of humanity”.