Sure. Then all the drug traffickers will move here, grow/manufacture their drugs legally, and make a tremendous profit exporting them to countries where use remains illegal. Buy American! will have a whole new meaning, thanks to you.
So will The Ugly American. This would really increase our popularity in the world -- especially among Muslims. "Houston Heroin", "Memphis Meth", and "Kansas Coke" addicting millions of children worldwide.
But wait, robertpaulsen, the rest of the world will follow our lead and legalize all drugs, thereby taking away the profit.
You are one funny dude. Hey, if you're going to dream your Libertarian dream, dream big.
I stated that I am willing to concede that a role for some type of regulation of some drugs.
But the absolute criminalization of marijuana, heroin and cocaine is much more devastating to society, and to individuals, than allowing people access to them.
You cannot seriously tell me that the War on Drugs has proven to be good social policy. You need to take your blinders off.