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by overkalix
2661 days ago
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Maybe at some point in the past a decriminalization approach would have put a stop to the violence that is tied to illegal drugs. Maybe. But that's not the case anymore. Cartels don't really deal in drugs, they deal in violence that rivalizes that of a state in terms of reach and often legitimacy. That's the source of their power, not the production/trade of drugs. If "soft" illegal drugs are legalized (and I think they should be) actors in the current trade will simply move their efforts to other sectors in which a violent actor can profit from combating state efforts: sex trafficking, racketeering, counterfeit products... politics... I'm sure there will be a change but I agree with the previous poster -it will take generations. |
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