I agree .  It's odd that we point to the end of prohibition as some great shining moment in our nations history , when in fact , as it turns out , it was one of our worst . Alcohol has destroyed more lives and families in America than any other substance . More innocent people have been killed as a result of the actions of people drinking alcohol than any other substance. In America alcoholism is on the rise . What's our solution---let's legal pot.  Now we have more people than ever messed up. The shame is we glorify both alcohol and drugs in Alaska. What the heck is wrong with us ? Plus we enable both. Instead of screaming don't take pills--you may OD and die---we tell them publicly not to worry--we have kits for you in case you OD--so , you'll survive to OD another day. We tell street drunks to party hardy---we'll feed you and house you.  Things will never improve until we send the loud and clear message drugs and alcohol are bad for people .