On: What Happens to the Coke in Coca-Cola?

[eli]

Sure, yeah, but lots of things you might want to do with a business require a permit or approval or waiver from the government. I'm not sure that is inherently unfair in practice.

[gerggerg → eli]

There is a huge difference between a permit and an agreement with the DEA.

[eli → gerggerg]

Uh, how so? You could request DEA permission too. There's a form on their website. (But be aware the application fee is nonrefundable.)