Handing the government the power to prohibit the use of certain substances leads to the loss of limited government. It’s not the other way around. And once you’ve ceded the principle, stop whining when people try to add to the list.
I’m always amazed when conservative rail about government control of soft drinks, fast food, and tobacco but stand arm and arm with the Drug Warriors.
Hey, I’m actually in favor of legalization — I just want all the social programs ended first. I don’t care if people die in the streets because they make bad choices. But I do not want to say: “your bad choices are fine with me — take my money: I will support your bad choices.”
End social programs
End the war on drugs
I want both things, and I think the order matters a great deal.