Hey remember when alcohol was legalized again and the rate of drinking went down dramatically? Legalizing a substance makes it less attractive to the masses, in case you've forgotten.
And SolidShroom, I'm a sick freak for believing in one of the central foundations our nation was founded upon? Go move to Cuba and have fun with socialism.
Puh-lease, spare me. This isn't just a matter of money. It's a matter of civil liberties. The government has better things to do than spend money and effort on drug monitoring. It's a stupid law. There's no need for it. Government shouldn't rule every aspect of our lives. That's why the drinking age should be lowered to 18, as well as the smoking age (in some areas it's 19).
obviously like Trainman stated (by the way man, don't call me Erik here. Or Meow.) it wouldn't just be a big giant free for all. There would be restrictions. A drug age just like a smoking age would be enforced. Even so, the majority of drug users do so in their own homes, not in public. I SINCERELY doubt we would see mobs of users roaming the streets. Do you ever see mobs of drunkards roaming the streets? No. People drink either at home or at bars. Set up specialized outlets, like drug dens, where users are free to do whatever. (Not to mention, your inhibitions are more released and your brain is more dangerous while under the influence of alcohol than when you're high)
And give me a break. Get off your high horse. People being too stupid to not smoke is their business. The government isn't here to babysit us and constantly watch over every single thing we do. As citizens, we're supposed to be informed rather than having Uncle Sam hold our hands everytime we have to make a decision. Tobacco companies don't force you to smoke. If simply don't care or you're ignorant enough to take it up, so be it. That's your problem, not everyone else's.