Legalize Shrooms in the US

I appreciate the fact that my opponent made some arguments, regardless of how ridiculous they may seem. Still pretty funny, as opposed to my previous shroom debate which had three consecutive forfeits O__O [http://www.debate.org...].Counter Argumentum Ad Ianua (argument to the doors)This argument is a slippery slope fallacy. It essentially states that if shrooms were legal we'd end up with a culture that becomes a collection of hippies that do nothing else but listen to the Doors. Again, slippery slope. Current research shows that while the Doors may sound "wider" and "synesthetic," the trip itself has positive after effects that focus one's deepest purpose:"After 14 months they still felt the after-effects of their trip,” MacLean told us in an interview. The after-effects the research participants reported included feeling more patient, optimistic, inquisitive and being better able to engage with friends and family after their psychedelic experience, and the effects were still there more than a year later. The researchers didn't look at their subjects beyond 14 months but occasionally research participants would remain in contact with the researchers, and they reported continued positive changes in their lives. Some volunteers became interested in spiritual practices like meditation or artistic forms of expression after their exposure to the magic drug. One woman reported that she had begun writing poetry after her one-time encounter with the drug. “I don’t know why I am doing this, it just feels right,” she said. The way psilocybin made her feel could only be captured artistically. All the volunteers in the studies at Hopkins seemed authentically connected to their deepest aspirations and purpose. That connection apparently helped them engage in those special abilities that otherwise get covered up by daily hassles and responsibilities." [http://www.psychologytoday.com...] Lastly, I demand evidence from the Con for this assertion that shrooms will lead to this type of society. Counter Thems IdeasCurrent research demonstrates the opposite, that shrooms stimulates the growth of new brain cells: "New studies from The University of South Florida indicate that psilocybin found in “shrooms”, triggers new brain cell growth, and erases frightening memories from mice. The studies showed that mice treated with low doses of psilocybin had significant growth of new brain cells, because the mushroom binds to a brain receptor that stimulates new brain cell growth, and short term memory formation. This interesting discovery has given more plausibility to the Stoned Ape Theory, Terence Mckenna’s suggestion that human evolution was initiated by the mind expanding benefits of psychedelic experiences."[http://karmajello.com...] Check the video for more [http://www.youtube.com...]. Further, mushrooms can improve psychological health over the long term: [http://healthland.time.com...].Counter Thems Gateways There is no evidence to suggest shrooms is a gateway drug. There is evidence that alcohol is though [http://www.collective-evolution.com...]. However, there is yet to be a reason FOR banning shrooms even if it were a gateway drug. Alcohol is proven to be a gateway drug, should we ban it? No. Because banning them disregards the non-aggression principle and self-ownership, an action deemed wholly immoral. It also causes black markets and lower quality. Again, there is no evidence presented that this is the case, simply the assertion which is essentially another slippery slope fallacy (e.g. a dude tries shrooms, and then BAM he tries ALL THE DRUGS :D). This is patently absurd and is not supported by research. Further, even if it were it would not be sufficient warrant to ban shrooms.