The Case for Legalizing Drugs

Man, as a creature, is inherently bored. Since the dawn of time, it has been the natural instinct of
man to find alternative methods to enhance his being. The many means by which man has turned to
include sex, gambling, and the consumption of substances beyond the requirements of nutrition. The
consumption of substances can be further broken down into legal and illegal substances. The
question then becomes, who are we to place labels on certain substances by deeming them legal
and prohibit others by creating penalties for their use?
The issue of prohibition is certainly not a new one to o…