Are you arguing that say, prohibition of alcohol was a good idea that lead to effective policy and positive outcomes?
In his particular case I'm pointing out that his argument rests heavily on ignorance of the reality of the Roman Empire and the actual power held by the Senate over the citizenry, which was very little.
Are you trying to argue that legalization plays no role in proliferation? Because that's fucking retarded.
Are you arguing that say, prohibition of alcohol was a good idea that lead to effective policy and positive outcomes?
In his particular case I'm pointing out that his argument rests heavily on ignorance of the reality of the Roman Empire and the actual power held by the Senate over the citizenry, which was very little.