Elton John condemns marijuana legalization, but doesn’t mention prohibition’s harms

Elton John came out against marijuana in a Time magazine interview.

He says he regrets not only his own overindulgence, but also legalization efforts that free users from the threat of arrest and imprisonment.

J.D. Tuccille : John makes two basic mistakes: He ignores the damage done by prohibition and overlooks our right to do what we please without state interference so long as we harm nobody else.

Prohibition Breeds Corruption and Violence , he says.

Elton John voiced regret over the legalization of marijuana , generally acknowledged to be the most benign of those drugs that have historically been banned.

For libertarians, the principle of personal freedom is a clear and obvious one.

John Stuart Mill : Only purpose for which power can be exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others.