[Gunslingr3]

I do point out that a drugged citizenry is not the raw material upon which you can build a republic.

Its not the thing that will sink the republic by itself, its just one more data point.

I'm of the considered opinion that a prohibitionist police state is a greater peril to my rights, my taxes, and my republic than marijuana.

Limited government and police states are incompatible, which do you want more?

[marron]

I understand your point.

My point is separate. Eliminate drug laws and you eliminate all kinds of police abuse.

You can’t build a republic upon the foundation of a police state, which is your point, and it is correct. You also can’t build a republic upon a drugged citizenry. You can’t build a republic upon the foundation of a citizenry that can’t and won’t govern themselves.

Your point, which is correct, is a legal one. Mine is a moral one.