If there are still those among the die-hards who still only want to associate the Fuhrer's birthday with the date April 20th, they should avoid Berlin this Wednesday.

There, in the name of the well-known code 420 in the United States, demonstrations are to be held for the legalization of cannabis, right-wing and left-wing anti-Americanism or not.

Admittedly, this manifestation of the roaring free spirit is not free from a certain one-sidedness.

The federal government's drug commissioner never tires of declaring that the state will gain control of the cannabis market by the end of this legislative period.

However, it remains to be seen whether the restriction of sales in specialist shops to adults will stand up to the ban on discrimination.

If that were the case, then the minors of all people would be left to the evil powers of the drug market, which the federal government actually wants to put a stop to.

In addition, it is hard to see why only stoners should be able to enjoy state-approved intoxicants, while well-heeled coke users or the many fun-loving friends of speed or ecstasy should continue to be dependent on potentially harmful dealer goods.

Even this turning point cannot convince all around.