Drug Wars

In exhibit entitled "Target, America", the DEA presents everything you need to - and should -know about the causes and consequences of the use of illegal drugs

The eighth televised Republican primary debate will be held Tuesday night in Las Vegas, and so far, none of the debates have discussed the "War on Drugs." It's time Mitt Romney, Herman Cain, Rick Perry, and the other candidates make their views known.

These drug war movies based on true stories are all intense critically acclaimed dramas. A couple of the true stories are based on the biggest drug lords North America has ever seen.

It has been the war no one wants to talk about. It has been raging on the U.S.-Mexican border for three and a half years and until recently neither the media nor Washington has given it the attention its alarming casualty numbers demand.

An online marijuana forum is now at number 9 in post views and still climbing. Let's take a hint from our changing view on cannabis and legalize it.

The Mexican drug war cannot be won. It is far too out of control.

A Comparative essay looking at the Thai drug war compared to that of the U.S

Parents, they're your kids...not the government's. Start taking care of them.

This short article is a review of authors Robert J. MacCoun and Peter Reuter's academic research into the modern legalization debates published in their book, Drug War Heresies: An Agnostic Look at the Legalization Debate.

U.S. citizens are not able to buy automatic weapons on any level. The only people who are able to have AK-47 automatic weapons are the military and police.

Have we lost the war on drugs? I would say the answers is probably a strong 'maybe'.

The drug cartels of Mexico have held captive their own country, as the mayhem brings a heated rapture to this land - it may be up to the will of the people to fight an ungodly war.

A partially subjective approach to examining Drug War-era policy failures related to ethics and morality. Overall, the focus is set on examining the situation as it relates to race, harm reduction, law enforcement, and the definition of justice.

Marijuana danger is overrated. Doctors have studied cannibis for years and found many benefits. Hemp is also a highly beneficial product that could be used to make thousands of products, replace fossil fuels, and re-invent the textile industry.

The life along the Texas-Mexico Border as it applies to the small Mexican Border Town of Nuevo Progreso Tamalipas, Mexico.

A harsh look at the USA's war against drugs and the lack of progess that has been made in the last 30 years.

It's the economy stupid- hmm where did I hear that?

While some Americans applaud Ronald Reagan, others condemn his methods that influenced American lifestyles for generations - good and bad.

An old poem from 1998 that I currently revised

This is an overview of President Obama's 2002 speech against the Iraq War to see if he has done what he said he would and if his predictions about the war have come true.

Review of the documentary Grass, about the changing attitudes and laws regarding marijuana in American history. A pro-legalization advocacy film, snappy and fast-moving. Strives more for entertainment than cogent argumentation.

Monterrey was named the safest city in Latin America in 2005 and 2006. It is now ridden with some terrible extraordinary crimes.

Review of the movie Rush, a crime drama about undercover cops infiltrating a drug ring. Solid for a movie of its genre. Disturbing reminder of the ugliness of both illicit drugs and the Drug War, with the latter probably a little worse.

Explore the diverse dialogue which takes into account the daily affairs of counter culture and a stoner in Barack Obama's 21st Century America.

Prescription drugs are too expensive and the FDA may be batting for the wrong team.

Local Navy Reservists teach students about the consequences of drugs.

My views on what could save our economy

While most Americans will focus their attention on certain issues when they stroll to the polls this November, the candidates will likely neglect to mention several pertinent issues which need to be considered.