Weary of drug war, Mexico debates legalization

[Judi Lynn]

Source: McClatchy Newspapers

Sunday, Sep. 12, 2010
Weary of drug war, Mexico debates legalization
By TIM JOHNSON - McClatchy Newspapers


MEXICO CITY — A debate about legalizing marijuana and possibly other drugs - once a taboo suggestion - is percolating in Mexico, a nation exhausted by runaway violence and a deadly drug war.

The debate is only likely to grow more animated if Californians approve an initiative on Nov. 2 to legalize marijuana for recreational use in their state.

Mexicans are keeping a close eye on the vote, seeing it as a bellwether.

"If they vote 'yes' to approve the full legalization of marijuana, I think it will have a radical impact in Mexico," said Jorge Hernandez Tinajero, a political scientist at the National Autonomous University.

Discussion about legalization flew onto the agenda last month, the outcome of President Felipe Calderon's pressing need to win more public support for waging war against criminal organizations profiting hugely from drug trafficking.

Read more: http://www.thestate.com/2010/09/12/1461461/weary-of-drug-war-mexico-debates.html

[rpannier]

1. OMG!!!! Appeasement! That's what it is! APPEASEEEEEMENT

I'm trying to get ahead of the reichwingers as they screech about the world coming to an end.

on a personal note: I think it's a great idea. I supported legalization in the 80's and still do

[Cal33]

6. You are right. Reagan and the Bushes have much to do with

the horrible state of affairs of the drug problem in our country.

[No Elephants]

2. In other news, lobbying in Mexico and U.S. is experiencing a sudden exponential increase.

j/k (or maybe not)

[ixion]

3. The so-called 'Drug War' has destroyed the fabric of society

at home and abroad. WE ARE ALL very, very weary. It's time to end the abject failure that is the 'war' on drugs.

[hollowdweller]

4. Mexico should legalize weed and coca leaves

Then they should take some of the revenue and build some world class hospitals and get crime under control.

Then all the old retired stoners that can't afford to live in the US anymore will move down there and stimulate their economy!

[ThomThom]

5. they will have to change their labor laws to allow foreigners to work

unlike us, getting a job is for citizens only

[Cal33]

7. I hope they will bring some sanity into their laws, and maybe

in time we might also begin to follow suit.

[ensho]

8. kick

nt

[mdmc]

9. ..