Other than your condemnation of alcohol, with which I agree, I don't believe any of that is true, Ben. I don't believe it's harmless-because I've seen the harm first hand. And it's not just "corrupt public officials" supporting a continued prohibition. There are MANY people in our society who still know the difference between right and wrong, and still have character and moral virtue, who oppose legalization. (Admittedly, that group is growing smaller by the day it seems.)