[Malcolm]

You show me a Libertarian, and I'll show you a Democrat who believes in fiscal conservatism, or either an agnostic Republican. With alcohol legal, and undeniable evidence that it inflicts far more injury than any benefits it could ever possibly provide, they want to include Marijuana, Cocaine, Crank, and other "geekin'" fun times, without thought to the damage it can do. No real need to argue with these hippies; being your brother's keeper is the ultimate joke to these heathen. But I have to admit, I love to see these posts, to see their lack of values and their lame arguments. Debate club material they are not.....

[MrLeRoy]

With alcohol legal, and undeniable evidence that it inflicts far more injury than any benefits it could ever possibly provide

The issue isn't benefits but FREEDOM. Individuals' bodies are their own, not the collective's.

[MrLeRoy]

being your brother's keeper is

... not the job of government.

I love to see these posts, to see their lack of values and their lame arguments.

Funny how you have yet to show that any of them are "lame".

[Hemingway's Ghost]

Like I wrote earlier, some FReepers have such a hard-on for battling Libertarians that they can't see the forest for the trees. You're one---And you've got a polisci degree? No wonder people scoff at BS majors.

[Axenolith]

Alcohols negatives are reinforced by societies inability to require strict accountability on behalf of the drinker.

Being your brothers keeper means you watch out for him, it doesn't mean you're his jailer and it doesn't mean you keep picking him up time and again if he repeats stupidity...

[Steel Wolf]

With alcohol legal, and undeniable evidence that it inflicts far more injury than any benefits it could ever possibly provide, they want to include Marijuana, Cocaine, Crank, and other "geekin'" fun times, without thought to the damage it can do.

So, objectively speaking, you would be more in favor of making alcohol illegal than legal, especially given the far greater body count that it produces than other immoral substances? If not, why not?

[Ken H]

The powers not granted to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the People
--Amendment X

Where, in your opinion, does the Constitution grant to the Federal government the power to be involved in marijuana policies within a State's territory?