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What can the US do to help Mexico finally stop the cartels? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by HurlingDurling@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Politicians constantly talk about stopping the illegal immigrants that are coming from Mexico, but putting a wall has never and will never be a solution since the reason why so many displaced keep coming across the border is mostly to escape the crime, corruption, inequality, and violence of they have to live in their home countries. The worst part is that most of these terrible things is that happen in third world countries are rooted in constant subversion by developed countries, primarily the US. I feel like since we caused this (even if in part) we should help stop it now, even if we didn't publicly admit guilt to save face.

So, how do we do it? Do we straight up invade Mexico and go on a full out war against the cartels like we did against Osama Bin Laden?

If not, why not? And, is there anything that can be done?

I would like to keep things civil. Please, let's keep this respectful as I know this is a tough issue and there is anger on both sides of this issue.

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[-] BobGnarley@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

They probably dont even sell their weed in the usa anymore you would be stupid to do that you can just buy it at significantly higher quality in most states and then even if you are in an illegsl state theres still "THCa" flower. They have to sell that shit somewhere else now. And no, they do make fake pills now laced with meth and fentanyl and they kill millions of people. Theres an approximately zero chance that they would ever be able to control legitimate manufacturers in the united states. If they could do that they wouldnt be pushing bullshit pills that kill off most of their customer base. If you legalize and regulate the drug industry suddenly there is no more cocaine and meth and ecstasy because just like regulsting the weed market did it would take the money for the united states market out of their hands they would have to focus on other cpuntries that would also rather deal with criminals rather than regulate and control these things that people will never, ever stop doing completely.

[-] someguy3@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago

I don't know if they sell their weed, but they don't need to because they have other things they can sell. That's the whole point. Take it all away (see the word all) and they will do what they need to to survive. They're not going to simply give up on a wealthy market of 350 million people.

Control? It's not going to be 100% control but that won't stop them from trying protection racketeering or other things. It will be a fight and they will only go down swinging.

You seem to think in very binary terms of yes or no and can't see the mess or shades of gray, so cheers.

[-] BobGnarley@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Because I already see the mess and shades of gray that prohibition has caused. It didnt work well for alcohol either and now its what like 60 to 70 years later and wow, no criminal mobs or cartels control the market just rich folks. Also saying "well theyre just gonna do other stuff!!" Isnt making anything I say about regulating drugs and prostitution false.

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