It is just ludicrous that the government puts people into the position of bragging about having "pre-ban" cold medicine. It's sort of like saying, "oh look, I have a few pairs of pre-ban socks". It's as idiotic as the concept of "pre-ban magazines". Why is there a ban at all? (That's rhetorical.)
I could have a 70 inch Sony LCD HDTV for those 8 boxes. Even if they're a few years old.
I agree with you This is just more government idiocy. I'm sitting here with a cold right now wondering where I can get some cold medicine that works. Just prosecute the ones who are caught running the meth labs and make on-demand random drug tests a requirement for any public assistance, cutting benefits for those caught using, and the problem would be solved.