The problem is peoples’ notions of justice are capricious and savage. The draconian laws over psychedelics represents yesteryear’s popular conception of “true justice.”
But you also need to watch for outliers - laws that are WAY past their prime, and should have been put to pasture long ago.
Basically, the legal system needs a garbage collection mechanism.
Andrew was a man ahead of his time.
Legacies are complicated.
(and, BTW, I agree with the general meaning of your quote from AB)