Colorado marijuana law points out the benefits of libertarian judgmentalism

As a Denver Post columnist from 2004-11, I spent a considerable amount of time writing pieces advocating the legalization of pot. So I was happy when Colorado became one of the first to decriminalize small amounts of “recreational” marijuana. I believe that the war on drugs is a tragically misplaced use of resources — an immoral venture that produces far more suffering than it alleviates. And on a philosophical level, I believe that adults should be permitted to ingest whatever they desire — including, but not limited to, trans fats, tobacco, cough syrup, colossal sodas and so on — as long as they live with the consequences.

You know, that old chestnut.