[jlgreco]

> the cartels would be cleared out in a month.

I fear they could coast on their cash reserves longer than that (and would desire to, instead of merely dissolve, to protect their remaining cash and avoid arrest), but otherwise I think you are exactly right. Kidnapping may be profitable, but it is nowhere near profitable enough to feed that beast.

[MichaelGG]

I was sorta hinting that Monsanto would probably be more ruthless than the cartels and bring their end much quicker.

[jlgreco]

Ah... that would be interesting to see play out, to say the least. I imagine Monsanto would compete on price and convenience though, not with guns.