I was much more libertarian when I was younger. Drugs are a good example. I always thought people should be free to do whatever they want. I feel that way about myself, certainly, and don't feel bound by any drug laws - not that I use drugs, but if I wanted to the law wouldn't bother me. Over time though I've lived in places where drugs practically are legal and the consequences - homeless, petty crime, public drug use, overdose deaths, etc seem less than ideal.

Nowadays I feel less libertarian and more confused. What is the social benefit of allowing gambling addicts to bankrupt themselves? Why do we allow that? I like to gamble now and again, and think I should be allowed to, but...