June 3, 2008

The Arizona Republic: “The reason Mexico represents a danger to America is American drug use.” I don’t know if I was right about this, but I bet I will be able to find constant sources to back my thesis up — even if this article turns out to have a different point entirely:

For those over 21, the decision to fry one’s brain ought to be a personal one. Few “illicit” drugs are as destructive to mind, body and interpersonal relationships as alcohol. We tried Prohibition to keep people from drinking. Drug prohibitions have been just as unsuccessful.