That Rush may have destroyed his hearing almost ending his career, may have strained his marriage hiding his addiction from his wife, and may have engaged in illegal activity that could put him behind bars suggests to me that often drugs are as evil and dangerous as the government claims they are.
Whats wrong with smoking marijuana for recreational purposes?
What's wrong with just using legal tobacco or alcohol for recreational purposes, instead?
Silly argument. That's like asking why someone who wants apple pie for dessert can't just enjoy chocolate mousse instead. Maybe they don't like chocolate mousse.
Begs the question