Random3x -“I wasn’t aware that Hashem wanted the death penalty for everyone
found in possession of a certain amount of an illegal substance.”
You put words in my mouth – Why?
Maybe you don’t know American Law?
For personal use – they just ticket you.
If you have a lot, they assume you want to sell it.
If you sell Illegal Drugs – you should be killed.
“(Also, Hashem’s standards for conviction are very demanding.)”
Not at all for Goyim. Maybe you don’t know Halacha?