[Sam Cree]

I consider myself, I think, to be more or less of a libertarian, though I don't approve of drug use.

I absolutely think addictive drugs ought to be illegal, as people consistently commit violent crime feeding their habits.

But non addictive, I don't think so. If someone uses them and lazes around not being productive the government just shouldn't give him money. That could actually make the individual gain some productivity. If his family wants to give him some "welfare," that would be up to them.

My feeling is that maximum freedom, which gives individuals maximum choices, allows us our maximum motivation, and therefore, maximum productivity. I think that's why Americans have been the achievers that they historically have been.

[Cultural Jihad]

Good thoughts. In practice we would need to dismantle the socialist giveaway programs first.

[tpaine]

Booze is addictive, according to the cultists.
But then -- so is the prohibitive mindset of all such fanatics.