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I'm all for cutting both chains at the same time, but requiring both chains to be cut before either one of the others is cut, is still supporting a violation of the Constitution. Cut what chains you can when the opportunity arises."

What you or I think is right in theory, is to some extent irrelevant.

Until Forgotten Man feels the weight of those economic chains to supporting drug abusers, lifted off him, he is going to be far less likely to vote for legislation that allows drug users their freedoms. When Forgotten Man knows that he doesn't have to carry the financial weight of anyone else's drug abuse, Forgotten Man will be far more receptive to legalizing drugs.

The Forgotten Men carrying the weight of the abusers with their tax dollars, by far outnumber those who want drugs legalized. Until you convert those people now carrying the weight by unlocking them from their economic chains to the drug abuser, you will likely never get them to unlock your chains barring you from taking drugs.

Perhaps that isn't the way it should be, but it is the way it is. It isn't a justification, but rather my take on the current situation.

What you or I think is right in theory, is to some extent irrelevant.

If what Forgotten Man thinks is relevant, then what you and I think is relevant too. We have 2 votes to his one.

Next time you see him, explain to Forgotten Man that heroin, cocaine etc. would still be illegal under State laws, even if federal drug laws were overturned tomorrow. Educate him on the importance of honoring the Tenth Amendment and restoring the original Commerce Clause.

If he still supports the federal war on drugs, then I would ask Forgotten Man if he might have a vested interest. Prohibition has created a vast industry - rich drug cartels, lawyers to defend and prosecute drug offenders, federal grants to local agencies, etc. - and a lot of people would take a hit if Uncle Sam ended it.

Maybe Forgotten Man is concerned about his wallet, but not for the reason he is saying.