They decided that these unintended side effects far outweighed the harm prevented by prohibition by discouraging alcohol consumption. The same type of analysis today would show that the harm caused by drug prohibition far exceeds the harm it prevents, even without taking into account the value that sovereignty over one's own body and mind represents for each individual. . (Jacon, 2008)8This quote is included to show that many will do anything to compare and justify the means of consuming this illegal drug. People in modern society are willing to invent any excuse they can to use this drug, which causes a ripple effect, because if everyone thinks this drug is great and should be legalized, others will follow suit. supporting the legalization of marijuana. This is what I think ruins the argument between facts and personal bias because anyone will say anything to defend who the drug is and they will lie and fit into context to make it that this drug appears safe and