Drug war in Mexico: Do you think the US should jump in?

[Maluco]

build bigger walls, continue to strengthen security at border crossings, and let those who govern Mexico sort it out...

Countries need to own up and bust their asses to fix their own problems. Sure it's created problems in the US but the aforementioned is enough to combat it for now IMO.

Fuck more taxes and hardships so that the US can go try to resolve other countries' problems.

[Kruzen]

Hyper-inflate the USD and force the nation into insolvency rendering the billions of US dollars the drug lords have completely worthless, form a new currency, abolish the fed reserve, and then legalize the drugs in the US utilizing the new currency.

Heh..

[ACMF74]

build bigger walls, continue to strengthen security at border crossings, and let those who govern Mexico sort it out...

Countries need to own up and bust their asses to fix their own problems. Sure it's created problems in the US but the aforementioned is enough to combat it for now IMO.

Fuck more taxes and hardships so that the US can go try to resolve other countries' problems.

u beat me to it... and more than likely it's going to come down to this.

[ck_taft325is]

Not cool Lee.

[LBJefferies]

Legalize everything. That is the only way to put a stop to the violence.

[Raxe]

No army would be a match for the Mexican drug cartels... unfortunately the only way to solve the problem might just be legalization.

However there's no guarantee that would fix anything either, as it's pretty obvious where the drugs would be coming from once legalized. Oil is legal, but that doesn't prevent the Saudi families from being filthy rich and powerful. The infrastructure is already in place in Mexico; the cartels are essentially huge, powerful black market companies. Take away the black market aspect and you're left with huge, powerful companies.

[ck_taft325is]

Legalize everything. That is the only way to put a stop to the violence.

Ever met junkies? That's a stupid argument because you and I both know it's false. You think Government regulated, taxed, distributed ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING drugs would suddenly, *poof* miracle cure the "violence" that's around due to drugs?

The violence of drugs has less and less to do with the drugs and more about the money to BUY them. Obviously you've been a bit privlidged and haven't ever lived this extent of humanity. You can't fake your way into it either, you either have or you haven't. You'll realize it's about the fix. Not about hurting anyone else unless it means blowing up their chance at a fix.

We're not talking Pot. We're talking heavily addictive substances. HEAVILY. As in changes your brain chemistry. Think about it. The need for money would still be a powerful, if not even more of a powerful factor in the violence that does erupt over the money to buy said drugs.

[e30e]

If Mexico could modernize its shit country and provide its people a job and education maybe they wouldn't resort to working for cartels. I used to visit Nogalas and Mexicali often but FUCK that noise. Those places are scary shit insane right now and its Mexico's problem and unfortunately border states are the victims.

[Maluco]

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Border-Patrol-Agent-Arrested--113327199.html?dr

Investigators who searched the Imperial Beach home of a U.S. Border Patrol agent said they found an undocumented man in a hidden room along with evidence of drug dealing.

[shiftbmw]

Leave Mexico to sort out their shit. We should protect our border and leave it at that.

[KenC]

Ever met junkies? That's a stupid argument because you and I both know it's false. You think Government regulated, taxed, distributed ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING drugs would suddenly, *poof* miracle cure the "violence" that's around due to drugs?

The violence of drugs has less and less to do with the drugs and more about the money to BUY them. Obviously you've been a bit privlidged and haven't ever lived this extent of humanity. You can't fake your way into it either, you either have or you haven't. You'll realize it's about the fix. Not about hurting anyone else unless it means blowing up their chance at a fix.

We're not talking Pot. We're talking heavily addictive substances. HEAVILY. As in changes your brain chemistry. Think about it. The need for money would still be a powerful, if not even more of a powerful factor in the violence that does erupt over the money to buy said drugs.

Truth.

All drugs aren't equal.

[Massimo]

Hyper-inflate the USD and force the nation into insolvency rendering the billions of US dollars the drug lords have completely worthless, form a new currency, abolish the fed reserve, and then legalize the drugs in the US utilizing the new currency.

Heh..

That would really stick it to them LOL.

But seriously considering USA track recored there is no way they are going to do anything. Because like someone said the drug buisness makes money for the goverment.

I don't want to offend anyone but seriously USA only gets involved if they make money.

Example: Iraq USA invaded because they suspected Nuclear Weapons none were found and USA gained control over the oil wells $$$$$$

In recent world activities Nouth Korea has amitted to having nuclear weapons and ICBM for mounting Nuclear warheads. What did the USA do? Nothing there is no money in it for them.

It dose put a bad impression on the USA.

[xwill112x]

just curious, as your from another nation...what are your fellow peers' views on the US? ^^

[Dj Buttchug]

im going to contribute to this thread because my father and the rest of the DEA based in San Diego initiated (so to speak) the events that are happening now.

A few years ago my father, who is now retired, worked extensively with the US coast guard to capture the leader of the drug cartel in Mexico.

The aftermath effects such as the ones described in above posts are the direct result of a corrupt country that no longer has a definitive leader.

Although I do believe that things in Mexico related to drug cartel have subsided in certain areas, there is still parts of the country that are effected by the greatest bust the DEA has ever seen. all this violence is caused by drugs, and money. thats all it is.

As far as borders go thats another subject i would assume

my pops on the far left, escorting Ariano Felix with a fellow DEA partner into custody. Some may remember this as it made national headlines. The DEA office in San Diego also received a personal letter from President Bush on the matter.

[Wiglaf]

Legalize everything. That is the only way to put a stop to the violence.

this.

You're telling me nothing would change if suddenly all that money stopped flowing? Don't be short-sighted.

We should do this anyways, the war on drugs is nothing but a huge drain of our resources.