The War on Drugs is often criticized for its selective enforcement. Despite the rhetoric, it seems that the focus is more on targeting small-scale dealers and users rather than dismantling the powerful drug cartels or addressing the root causes of drug production and trafficking.
Many argue that the War on Drugs conveniently avoids confronting the geopolitical realities of drug production. Countries like Mexico and Colombia have long been known as major drug producers, yet intervention by global powers is limited. This raises questions about the true motivations behind the war and whether certain geopolitical interests are being protected. Critics argue that the elites benefit from the perpetuation of the drug trade. It is claimed that corrupt politicians, law enforcement officials, and even intelligence agencies may have ties to drug cartels, allowing them to profit from the illegal drug market while appearing to fight against it.
Now, the focus on targeting consumers rather than addressing the underlying social, economic, and health factors that drive drug use is seen as a way to maintain the status quo. By criminalizing drug users, the elites can perpetuate social control and divert attention from the larger systemic issues that contribute to drug abuse.
However, some argue that if the goal of the War on Drugs was truly to eradicate drug production and consumption, interventions would be more aggressive in regions known for drug production. The lack of direct intervention in countries like Mexico and Colombia suggests that there may be other motivations at play.
Many argue that the War on Drugs conveniently avoids confronting the geopolitical realities of drug production. Countries like Mexico and Colombia have long been known as major drug producers, yet intervention by global powers is limited. This raises questions about the true motivations behind the war and whether certain geopolitical interests are being protected. Critics argue that the elites benefit from the perpetuation of the drug trade. It is claimed that corrupt politicians, law enforcement officials, and even intelligence agencies may have ties to drug cartels, allowing them to profit from the illegal drug market while appearing to fight against it.
Now, the focus on targeting consumers rather than addressing the underlying social, economic, and health factors that drive drug use is seen as a way to maintain the status quo. By criminalizing drug users, the elites can perpetuate social control and divert attention from the larger systemic issues that contribute to drug abuse.
However, some argue that if the goal of the War on Drugs was truly to eradicate drug production and consumption, interventions would be more aggressive in regions known for drug production. The lack of direct intervention in countries like Mexico and Colombia suggests that there may be other motivations at play.
