Well, the drugs were just a side story to the political activism that took place along with it. The war on drugs is just one of several counter measures to the

Well, the drugs were just a side story to the political activism that took place along with it. The war on drugs is just one of several counter measures to the shock the political elite experienced, when suddenly "fringe elements of society" demanded active political participation. The cost of a college education would be another example. It has skyrocketed since then, and now to become a decently educated person, you basically have to work a high paid corporate job afterwards, unless you are lucky.