I agree that these acts are not ‘malum in se.’ Although I was not directly saying it, I tried to make that point when I compared growing marijuana to hops or wheat, etc. These items are used in “moarally objectional” pursuits (i.e. making alcohol) but no one seems to have a problem with farmers selling these items to individuals who produce and profit from these acts.

Keep looking for my posts, I need to work on my writting skills.

Precisely. Although I enjoyed the work, part of my frustration at being a drug policy reform activist in the US ten years ago was that this message, if it was ever voiced by the organizations that supported decriminalization/legalization at all, was severely diluted. A baseless utilitarianism rules in “reform” land, and none of the sociological argumentation frequently used to support reform efforts touches the core of the issue. And no wonder, since our opponents were and are always convinced that it is the drugs that are malum in se.

It’s a pity that principles are so unpopular.