Sure looks like it doesnt it...
No, to any sane person it looks like a deeply Christian man of conservative inclinations has after long thought and observation come to grips with the limits of governmental social engineering and the law of unintended consequences.
Of course, "any sane person" lets out any Drug Warrior I've ever encountered, on or off FR.
We must have radically different definitions of sanity...
Good luck with your approach. Maybe one day you guys can enjoy you weed without worrying about the man.
Perhaps the deepening insanity of our society will give you the boost you need....