Can You Be A Libertarian If You Want To Ban Marijuana?

From: R

Sent: Monday, November 25, 2019 3:39 AM

To: Walter Block

Subject: Prohibit Pot?

https://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/730623/

re:  Letter 5”.

marijuana legalization is to me a litmus test of a person being a libertarian because it clearly and unequivocally, expresses the principle of self-ownership. the same principle is expressed by the slogan “my body, my choice”.  ownership of one’s own body is even more fundamental than ownership of one’s thoughts or property (the physical self is the ‘ultimate’ property)

Dear R:

How would you evaluate the libertarian status of a person who favored pot prohibition, but, was a pure Rothbardian on every other issue? Murray used to say, “Every dog gets one bite.” Such a position would be weird, but, I’d say this person has a strange lacuna, but is a libertarian.

Best regards,

Walter

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