Current Events: Drug Cartels

Lately as my parents have been flipping back and fourth from the English and Spanish news channels I have been hearing many problems happening in Mexico, caused by the very violent and dangerous drug traffickers. I think this is a big problem that has also been affecting the United States, because many people who travel to Mexico are being robbed, threatened and even killed. Mexico is in a state of a national emergency, fifty thousand people have died in the last six years due to the war against drugs. The innocent civilians of Mexico have already had enough they have been trying to speak out against all the violence. This is coming from people who have had there son's, father's, and even their own neighbors killed. These peace searching citizens have been trying to stand up against this horrible and bloody time, which I find very brave, because many have died trying to speak out against this terrifying problem. Mexico is a place where you no longer have your freedom of speech and a place where you no longer feel safe. There is to much blood, many people from around the world are now staying away from traveling anywhere near Mexico because of its dangers.

 I believe its smart to legalize Marijuana in the US and in Mexico because it is the biggest cash crop and the government will be able to get itself out of any recession if they tax it. The main cause of this violence is because of the black market. There will never be a decline in marijuana. It takes up a very big percent of the illegal drug trade, Marijuana is safer than alcohol and tobacco. There are millions of people smoking it already. So it will be smart to do so. Marijuana is also proven to be less addicting then caffeine.  It also does not cause serious heath problems. This will solve many problems in both countries.