Does It Make Sense That the Government Is Going to Ban Synthetic Marijuana but Not Tobacco or Alcohol?

Question by Dizzay.com: Does it make sense that the government is going to ban synthetic marijuana but not tobacco or alcohol?
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced Wednesday that it would use its emergency powers to ban synthetic marijuana for atleast one year. Acting DEA chief Michele Leonhart, who has been nominated by Obama to become permanent head, said that she hoped the government’s action would reduce interest in the drug — a vain hope that flies in the face of logic and the nation’s long and complicated history with drug use and drug policy. “Today’s action will call further attention to the risks of ingesting unknown compounds and will hopefully take away any incentive to try these products,” said Leonhart.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/24/dea-using-emergency-power_n_788149.html

Best answer:

Answer by Three_Dark_Horses
No

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