So talk about that in context, instead of linking it with migrants who are seeking relief from a number of factors which have nothing to do directly with drugs. Drought, poverty, failed crops, literally no water. The US has these issues too: look for upcoming migration from parts of the USA.
So talk about that in context, instead of linking it with migrants who are seeking relief from a number of factors which have nothing to do directly with drugs. Drought, poverty, failed crops, literally no water. The US has these issues too: look for upcoming migration from parts of the USA.
The violence didn't begin with drug cartels, btw. I agree the problem begins with America's demand driven market, and should be addressed here. Close down one source and the market shifts to another because what is available will do.
Fentenyl is big right now. Ask yourself where it comes from and how it is being distributed. Then ask yourself why you think stopping immigration is so important in spite of the facts. While you are at it, figure out how to fix the problems in the countries people are coming from. In the process, you might realize that many of those problems originate, not with drugs, but with mega-corporations (esp mining and agriculture) and US policy.
I was just using that as an example of US policies affecting our neighbors to the south. Of course US corporations have been exploiting South and Central American countries' resources forever. We through our corporations have viewed all other countries, especially those still developing as fair game for whatever we want to take or do to them. I wouldn't be surprised as climate change worsens, that we will act as if their water is free for the taking as well. The reality is that some of us have our retirement invested in many of these corporations and our economy is structured now to encourage this kind of exploitation, including our tolerance for many CEOs being sociopaths.
So talk about that in context, instead of linking it with migrants who are seeking relief from a number of factors which have nothing to do directly with drugs. Drought, poverty, failed crops, literally no water. The US has these issues too: look for upcoming migration from parts of the USA.
The violence didn't begin with drug cartels, btw. I agree the problem begins with America's demand driven market, and should be addressed here. Close down one source and the market shifts to another because what is available will do.
Fentenyl is big right now. Ask yourself where it comes from and how it is being distributed. Then ask yourself why you think stopping immigration is so important in spite of the facts. While you are at it, figure out how to fix the problems in the countries people are coming from. In the process, you might realize that many of those problems originate, not with drugs, but with mega-corporations (esp mining and agriculture) and US policy.
I was just using that as an example of US policies affecting our neighbors to the south. Of course US corporations have been exploiting South and Central American countries' resources forever. We through our corporations have viewed all other countries, especially those still developing as fair game for whatever we want to take or do to them. I wouldn't be surprised as climate change worsens, that we will act as if their water is free for the taking as well. The reality is that some of us have our retirement invested in many of these corporations and our economy is structured now to encourage this kind of exploitation, including our tolerance for many CEOs being sociopaths.