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Mexico's Failed Drug WarAn opinion on why Mexico's war against the drug cartels has failed. From the strategy, to the execution, to the results, the plan was flawed from the very beginning.- Legalize Methamphetamine!The drug war is lunacy and it must end immediately. As it did for the revolutionaries who founded our country, the time has come for us to be bold and courageous. We must speak out against this horrendous mistake. We have the better case.
- Tampa Florida's MOSI Brings the War on Drugs Home with DEA ExhibitIn 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
- Where is "The Drug War" in the Republican Debates?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.
Calderon to Obama: Get Your S**T Together!Mexican President Felipe Calderon and US President Barack Obama meet to discuss cracking down on US illegal drug consumption and arms sales as they try to iron out the details of an ongoing drug war alliance.
L.A. Conference Slams the "drug War", Denounces "prison-undustrial Complex"The prison-industrial complex in this country is not only the quintessence of a highly repressive entity, but it is also a severe drain on the already overstressed economy.- Drug War Movies Based on True StoriesThese 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.
Obama Should Propose a Legalization SummitObama Should Propose a Legalization Summit - Quatrain by Stephen C. Rose
Underground Drug Tunnel Discovery Shows It's Time to Rethink Drug WarUnderground drug tunnels running under the US/Mexican border help smugglers provide illegal marijuana to a desperate American marketplace.- Can America Stay Out of Mexico's Drug War?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.
- Signs of the Failing Drug War: Statistics, Online Users and MoreAn 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 Drug War that Cannot Be WonThe Mexican drug war cannot be won. It is far too out of control.
- Drug Wars and Corruption in the U.S And ThailandA Comparative essay looking at the Thai drug war compared to that of the U.S
- The Real Costs of the Drug WarParents, they're your kids...not the government's. Start taking care of them.
- Legalize ItThis 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.
- The Mexican Drug War Killings Aren't What the Government Wants Everyone to Think it IsU.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?Have we lost the war on drugs? I would say the answers is probably a strong 'maybe'.
- Mexico's Drug War, Spring Break, and the Reality of DeathThe 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.
- The Ethical Failures of Drug War-era PoliciesA 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.
America's Drug War - Is it Worth It?The drug war in America is locking up drug offenders at a faster rate than any other crime. Is it the only answer to drugs in America?- Marijuana Legalization - War on ChoiceMarijuana 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.
- Nuevo Progreso Report for November 2011The life along the Texas-Mexico Border as it applies to the small Mexican Border Town of Nuevo Progreso Tamalipas, Mexico.
- The War Against DrugsA harsh look at the USA's war against drugs and the lack of progess that has been made in the last 30 years.
- Why War and Drugs Are GoodIt's the economy stupid- hmm where did I hear that?
Mexican Activists Wage Campaign to Change Course of Drug WarMexican poet and activist Javier Sicilla leads a movement pressing the government to take steps to curb the killing and violence associated with President Calderon's military led war on the drug cartels.
Review of Down by the River by EdgardoRecent history of Mexican-Cartel drug war written by Charles Bowden. The story goes back some years, but somehow is becoming more and more current.- The Reagan Years: The Sweet and the SourWhile some Americans applaud Ronald Reagan, others condemn his methods that influenced American lifestyles for generations - good and bad.
- POETRY: But You Wanna Be Ghetto Fabalous?An old poem from 1998 that I currently revised
- A Dumb War: President Obama's Original View on the War Against TerrorThis 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.
- Grass Movie ReviewReview 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.
- Mexican Drug War Permeates MonterreyMonterrey was named the safest city in Latin America in 2005 and 2006. It is now ridden with some terrible extraordinary crimes.
Love in a Time of WarWalls are built at the border of nation states during a season of drug wars and fear. But what of the people? What outer wall can close the mind and heart? We are woven together.- Rush Movie ReviewReview 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.
- The Last Real Drug WarExplore the diverse dialogue which takes into account the daily affairs of counter culture and a stoner in Barack Obama's 21st Century America.
President Obama and the Bulletproof SuitAbout Miguel Caballero, high-security tailor to the rich and famous including President Obama.- The Prescription Drug WarPrescription drugs are too expensive and the FDA may be batting for the wrong team.
- Campaign Drug Free: The Other WarLocal Navy Reservists teach students about the consequences of drugs.
- A Solution for the EconomyMy views on what could save our economy
- The Presidential Nominees' Policies on the Issues They Will Neglect to Mention in the Debates: Part IIWhile 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.
Did Obama Lie About Drugs to Get Black Voters?Did Obama rewrite his drug history to appear more ghetto?
