Source: Orange County Register
by Rafael Perez
“As far as modern-day affronts to our autonomy go, the outlawing of drugs is one of the most egregious. Since the mid-to-late 19th century when drug laws started to crop up in the US, it has been the status-quo for the government to have the power to partly command what we choose to put into our bodies and dole out punishment when we fail to comply. There is no argument in favor of outlawing drugs that isn’t characterized by excessive paternalism …. it was pleasing to learn that the Trump administration is considering rescheduling marijuana …. it’s a step in the right direction. It’s also a step that the government should be taking with all other drugs.” (09/02/25)