[jwalsh07]

How is the U.S. likely to function in a world where our major allies have abandoned the Drug War model?

Just like always, we'll do capitalism the best we can and they will slide deeper and deeper into socialism. If you think that Europe is a model for America to follow then you indeed have smoked too much weed.

[Wolfie]

Ah ha... touche. But how do we justify doing business with nations that don't have our particular infatuation with the integrity of its citizens precious bodily fluids. Shouldn't we, in the interest of not sending our children the WRONG message, abandon all diplomatic and economic ties?