[Copenhagen Smile]

I agree and disagree. Alcohol, including moonshine (which I favor legalizing), is harmless in moderation. Heroin and other similar substances are 100% terrible for you, even in moderation, which is essentially impossible anyway due to the nature of the beast.

At the same time, the 10th amendment is pretty clear, especially when considering the original version found in the articles of confederation, ""Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled."

But then, this being considered, what can be said about DOMA?

Sticky all around.

[Ken H]

So you admit that the Tenth Amendment delegates this authority to the states, but you won't say whether or not you would honor it in the case of drugs.

Explain how that is not contempt for the Constitution.

[steve86]

Heroin and other similar substances are 100% terrible for you, even in moderation

Not true, the opiates and narcotic derivatives for analgesic purposes at the appropriate dosage are not injurious, as long as the drug is curtailed at the end of the normal prescription course. In fact, they are considerably more "useful" than alcohol -- ask anyone in pain.