The "rational" argument is being made by the DEA to continue the war because it allows their continued existence. It is "rational" for them to pursue the most s

The "rational" argument is being made by the DEA to continue the war because it allows their continued existence. It is "rational" for them to pursue the most stringent laws possible to justify their budget and size. It's also rational for politicians to not push for removing federal drug scheduling because the "just say no" side has been a bigger part of the vote than the legalization side. It's making it's way towards being a top voting issue but hasn't quite been there yet. However, when California legalizes and as more states likely shall, the pressure on Congress to act will become immense.