Yes, I know I am dealing here in fantasy. Yet, prohibition of alcohol was, after all, abolished, so perhaps law makers could do the right thing again. Sadly, however, the bulk of those who are today attracted to politics do not possess the courage needed to make such a major change in their thinking, even if all the facts and analysis warrants that change. George W. Bush is, I am afraid, no exception. But perhaps, just perhaps one of these candidates will discover that when people abuse drugs they are not violating anyone's rights and should not be punished.
Abusers are, after all, already punishing themselves hard enough.