Moralist Authoritarianism

Part One: An Assault on Freedom of Consciousness

The War on Drugs was officially waged by Nixon, but prohibition of certain psychoactive substances began in the early years of the twentieth century. Greed, ambition, and racism are easy to spot as the fuel which launched the prohibition of drugs. Drugs identified as those favored by non-white ethnic groups were initially targeted.

Additionally, the campaign of prohibition was forwarded by an oppressive current of influence which haunts America. Since Europeans first invaded the shores of this once pristine…