[NobleFree]

show me which article of the constitution, or which amendment of the bill of rights, restricts a state from passing a law that prohibits what it, acting in their roles as democratically elected state legislators, has determined to be a dangerous or harmful substances.

There is none.

Do you and I likewise agree that no article of the constitution, nor amendment of the bill of rights, restricts a state from passing a law that permits what it has determined ought to be permitted?

[JohnBrowdie]

There is none.

Do you and I likewise agree that no article of the constitution, nor amendment of the bill of rights, restricts a state from passing a law that permits what it has determined ought to be permitted?

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absolutely. assuming the absence of any constitutionally sound federal law to the contrary.

so, yes. the constitution allows states to do idiodic things. it does not guarantee perfect wisdom. it provides for workable government.