So far the conflict between Mexico and US forces and the Mexican drug cartels' have produced the following results:10,475 Killed (December 2006 - March 2009)
2,477 Killed during 2007
5,630 Killed during 2008
1,744 Killed during 2009 So far.
meanwhile...
45,000+ Drug cartel members have been detained
45,000+ Drug cartel members have been detained
These numbers only further illustrate my point. As long as demand is strong, supply will be present regardless of any policy of the Mexican or United States government. There is always someone else willing to risk their life for the possible fortune the illegal drug trade provides those involved. Once again we arrive at the same undeniable truth. Americans addressing American demand for marijuana equals no profit for Mexican cartels trading in marijuana and that would put an end to the cartels' quicker than any other method we currently have at our disposal.
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