Why My Stance on Marijuana Has Narrowed

Why My Stance on Marijuana Has Narrowed

For years, I was a fervent voice for broad marijuana legalization, influenced by my brother’s constant campaign to legalize this drug. It dominated every time I talked to him. My own arguments were rooted in principles of individual liberty, the demonstrable failures of prohibition, and the sheer irrationality of criminalizing a substance seemingly less harmful than alcohol. I spoke about tax revenue, regulated markets, and ending the disproport…