[Ken H]

No, I simply want those who self-abuse by risky behaviors to be responsible for their own well-being. I don't want the hand of government in my pocket to help them party or to mitigate the results of their partying.

That's exactly what the government does with alcohol, yet you don't want to ban it like you do pot. Why not?

Also, what is your answer to my question on intrastate drug policy being regulated by states rather than the feds, per the 10th Amendment?

[JimRed]

That's exactly what the government does with alcohol, yet you don't want to ban it like you do pot. Why not?

Also, what is your answer to my question on intrastate drug policy being regulated by states rather than the feds, per the 10th Amendment?

Please point out where I said I wanted to ban pot, alcohol or anything else except the government's hand in my pocket to subsidize the abusers.

A return to Constitutional boundaries for the federal government would put drug issues back into the hands of the states. But as long as there is money and power available through federal "service", good luck with that!