During prohibition, the government made drinking illegal which led to an increase in speakeasies and crime. Legalizing drugs would decrease crime and corruption, as addicts wouldn't need to commit crimes to support their habit. Additionally, fewer people may even get addicted if drugs were legal. The government's actions have created bigger problems than when drugs were legal. The mention of cocaine in Coca-Cola implies that it was once legal. Ultimately, making money requires going against the consensus and being right. The economy and human nature are closely interconnected.

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