As we discussed in class today, the legalization of these drugs may be able to reduce the number of drug cartels that are currently taking place from Mexico to the U.S. However, I highly doubt legalizing these harmful drugs will change the culture around them overnight and problems may still exist continuing the War on Drugs for years to come.
This is an interesting topic that I feel deserves more attention than it gets. It creates much danger around many US cities and to its citizens. As a result more action must be implemented. An interesting fact that was presented was that this issue has created more deaths than the war in Iraq. I found this shocking. More actions must take place to stop this problem and as a result cause less deaths.
This is an important issue that does require immediate attention. However, there isn't much that can be done at this point. If we set stricter rules on drugs and borders, it will just lead to new ways to get through. However, legalizing drug use is not a better choice either. Legalizing drugs will require a lot of revisions on current laws that must go through series of debates and it will take some time before the law/act is actually passed. Not only is it a complicated process, it is almost guaranteed that groups will protest against it.
There is so little I knew before this topic was discussed. I heard about a friend going to Spring Break in Mexico, and he says trucks of army men running through beaches all the time. I think a complete restructuring plan needs to be implemented, because situations now are not proving effective.
I was in Cancun, Mexico for seven nights for spring break and I did not run into a single problem. In terms of the "trucks of army men," those are most likely police officers. The police officers there ride around in pick up trucks some times with 5 or 6 of them per vehicle. Usually they just ride up and down the main street from what I saw making sure there were no major problems. Other than a large semi truck being stopped in the middle of the road (perhaps for a drug search) I did not see or experience any problems. I actually felt quite safe there. As far as legalizing hard drugs, I think that is absolutely ridiculous. People use the "look at tobacco and alcohol" argument, but I do not buy this. One who is of legal age can purchase as much of these items as they please. How can the government allow people to buy a potentially endless supply of say heroin or cocaine. Furthermore, if they did somehow limit the purchase, how would this help anything. Then people would likely still get it legally and illegally. I do not see either as a feasible option. Limiting it will still create a black market, and outright legalizing it the way alcohol and tobacco are seems extraordinarily dangerous and irresponsible.
I was in Cancun, Mexico for seven nights for spring break and I did not run into a single problem. In terms of the "trucks of army men," those are most likely police officers. The police officers there ride around in pick up trucks some times with 5 or 6 of them per vehicle. Usually they just ride up and down the main street from what I saw making sure there were no major problems. Other than a large semi truck being stopped in the middle of the road (perhaps for a drug search) I did not see or experience any problems. I actually felt quite safe there. As far as legalizing hard drugs, I think that is absolutely ridiculous. People use the "look at tobacco and alcohol" argument, but I do not buy this. One who is of legal age can purchase as much of these items as they please. How can the government allow people to buy a potentially endless supply of say heroin or cocaine. Furthermore, if they did somehow limit the purchase, how would this help anything. Then people would likely still get it legally and illegally. I do not see either as a feasible option. Limiting it will still create a black market, and outright legalizing it the way alcohol and tobacco are seems extraordinarily dangerous and irresponsible.
Well I was reading a article by the LA Times (http://projects.latimes.com/mexico-drug-war/#/its-a-war)and it's depressing that the Mexican President declared war on drugs. Since then, there have been more casual deaths on this war then there have been in Iraq. I don't always think war is the best solution to a problem, however people are going to smuggle drugs anyway. People who have been in this business for a long time rely on this drug transport as a means of survival. I feel as though people who have gotton caught with drugs, go to jail and after their sentence, they will continue selling and transportting drugs because it's what they know.
This issue seems to be somewhat of a catch 22 for me. I can't ever justify legalizing drugs such as cocaine. However, the illegal market creates a wealth of crime and eventual death whether it come from the drug itself or the wars that come with drug traffic. These drugs do nothing but harm their users and are used to make bad people lots of bad money. Part of me would like to say let the drug dealers just kill each other. Unfortunately, innocent people often get caught in the cross-fire. When it comes to drugs, I see very little good and plenty of bad coming from all possible solutions.
It's difficult to justify legalizing drugs and I'm not sure that will ever be the best option. In this case, there really arent any great solutions, but something definitely needs to be done immediately. I think its sad that people only realize how serious the situation is when the number of deaths is compared to the casualties from the war on terror. What people dont realize is that while there has been about 5000 deaths in the war on terror, there has been over 30,000 injuries. Although this situation in Mexico is severe and calls for immediate attention, it needs to stop being compared to the war in Iraq or Afghanistan....it is completely different and comparing the two irrelevant cases is a fallacy of false analogy.
While legalization of drugs may solve a few problems, it inevitably will create a few. I think creating a sensible drug policy would serve as a more effective focus to this issue. Raising awareness through education could be a good way to get Americans involved on ending the War on Drugs. I know that many Americans are unaware there exists a drug war at all.
I did realize it was that bad in Mexico and america had something to do with it. it makes me wonder if there is really anything we can do to fix the problem
As we discussed in class today, the legalization of these drugs may be able to reduce the number of drug cartels that are currently taking place from Mexico to the U.S. However, I highly doubt legalizing these harmful drugs will change the culture around them overnight and problems may still exist continuing the War on Drugs for years to come.
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting topic that I feel deserves more attention than it gets. It creates much danger around many US cities and to its citizens. As a result more action must be implemented. An interesting fact that was presented was that this issue has created more deaths than the war in Iraq. I found this shocking. More actions must take place to stop this problem and as a result cause less deaths.
ReplyDeleteThis is an important issue that does require immediate attention. However, there isn't much that can be done at this point. If we set stricter rules on drugs and borders, it will just lead to new ways to get through. However, legalizing drug use is not a better choice either. Legalizing drugs will require a lot of revisions on current laws that must go through series of debates and it will take some time before the law/act is actually passed. Not only is it a complicated process, it is almost guaranteed that groups will protest against it.
ReplyDeleteThere is so little I knew before this topic was discussed. I heard about a friend going to Spring Break in Mexico, and he says trucks of army men running through beaches all the time. I think a complete restructuring plan needs to be implemented, because situations now are not proving effective.
ReplyDeleteI was in Cancun, Mexico for seven nights for spring break and I did not run into a single problem. In terms of the "trucks of army men," those are most likely police officers. The police officers there ride around in pick up trucks some times with 5 or 6 of them per vehicle. Usually they just ride up and down the main street from what I saw making sure there were no major problems. Other than a large semi truck being stopped in the middle of the road (perhaps for a drug search) I did not see or experience any problems. I actually felt quite safe there.
ReplyDeleteAs far as legalizing hard drugs, I think that is absolutely ridiculous. People use the "look at tobacco and alcohol" argument, but I do not buy this. One who is of legal age can purchase as much of these items as they please. How can the government allow people to buy a potentially endless supply of say heroin or cocaine. Furthermore, if they did somehow limit the purchase, how would this help anything. Then people would likely still get it legally and illegally. I do not see either as a feasible option. Limiting it will still create a black market, and outright legalizing it the way alcohol and tobacco are seems extraordinarily dangerous and irresponsible.
I was in Cancun, Mexico for seven nights for spring break and I did not run into a single problem. In terms of the "trucks of army men," those are most likely police officers. The police officers there ride around in pick up trucks some times with 5 or 6 of them per vehicle. Usually they just ride up and down the main street from what I saw making sure there were no major problems. Other than a large semi truck being stopped in the middle of the road (perhaps for a drug search) I did not see or experience any problems. I actually felt quite safe there.
ReplyDeleteAs far as legalizing hard drugs, I think that is absolutely ridiculous. People use the "look at tobacco and alcohol" argument, but I do not buy this. One who is of legal age can purchase as much of these items as they please. How can the government allow people to buy a potentially endless supply of say heroin or cocaine. Furthermore, if they did somehow limit the purchase, how would this help anything. Then people would likely still get it legally and illegally. I do not see either as a feasible option. Limiting it will still create a black market, and outright legalizing it the way alcohol and tobacco are seems extraordinarily dangerous and irresponsible.
Well I was reading a article by the LA Times (http://projects.latimes.com/mexico-drug-war/#/its-a-war)and it's depressing that the Mexican President declared war on drugs. Since then, there have been more casual deaths on this war then there have been in Iraq. I don't always think war is the best solution to a problem, however people are going to smuggle drugs anyway. People who have been in this business for a long time rely on this drug transport as a means of survival. I feel as though people who have gotton caught with drugs, go to jail and after their sentence, they will continue selling and transportting drugs because it's what they know.
ReplyDeleteThis issue seems to be somewhat of a catch 22 for me. I can't ever justify legalizing drugs such as cocaine. However, the illegal market creates a wealth of crime and eventual death whether it come from the drug itself or the wars that come with drug traffic. These drugs do nothing but harm their users and are used to make bad people lots of bad money. Part of me would like to say let the drug dealers just kill each other. Unfortunately, innocent people often get caught in the cross-fire. When it comes to drugs, I see very little good and plenty of bad coming from all possible solutions.
ReplyDeleteIt's difficult to justify legalizing drugs and I'm not sure that will ever be the best option. In this case, there really arent any great solutions, but something definitely needs to be done immediately. I think its sad that people only realize how serious the situation is when the number of deaths is compared to the casualties from the war on terror. What people dont realize is that while there has been about 5000 deaths in the war on terror, there has been over 30,000 injuries. Although this situation in Mexico is severe and calls for immediate attention, it needs to stop being compared to the war in Iraq or Afghanistan....it is completely different and comparing the two irrelevant cases is a fallacy of false analogy.
ReplyDeleteWhile legalization of drugs may solve a few problems, it inevitably will create a few. I think creating a sensible drug policy would serve as a more effective focus to this issue. Raising awareness through education could be a good way to get Americans involved on ending the War on Drugs. I know that many Americans are unaware there exists a drug war at all.
ReplyDeleteI did realize it was that bad in Mexico and america had something to do with it. it makes me wonder if there is really anything we can do to fix the problem
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