DWalt
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I did not know that the State Department had such a bounty on drug cartels program. Maybe a good way to make some extra money and have some fun in the process. Narcotics Rewards Program - United States Department of State
Open Season on Drug Cartels
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Seems the drug cartels have now been designated as terrorists
organization's.
Time for the US military to drone a few
haciendas in Old Mexico.
organization's.
Time for the US military to drone a few
haciendas in Old Mexico.
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DWalt
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I think the State Department should issue Letters of Marque to American bounty hunters. Wanted dead or alive.
Looks like the Venezuelan dictator and his cronies are in the crosshairs.
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That was brought up back in the mid/late 1980s/early 90s. IIRC something like 1 out of every 5 good size boats that put to sea in south Florida never came back. They got hijacked for use as drug boats.
I don't look good in a Colombian necktie. I'll let the pros have at them!
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LVSteve
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Just wait until an MS-13 member tries to mug somebody and the somebody finishes them off on the ground with a double tap to the head "Because the president said we are good to go on cartels". I can see certain DAs having a lot of fun with that. Goodness only knows where judges would go with jury directions.
SnidelyWhiplash
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Senator Mike Lee of Utah has proposed exactly that.
Mike Lee floats allowing private parties to target drug cartels for profit | Fox News
The Last Standing Knight
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Cartel violence has crossed over into the states many times over the years.
As a result of their money and influence politically, many of these organizations are equipped and trained on some pretty heavy stuff that is beyond the scope of regular law enofrcement to deal with. And they are modernizing expedentially.
Claiming such a bounty would instantly hang a target on the back of the person(s) seeking such a bounty...their families and friends...and anyone around them. With the chances more than good the Cartels will get away with it.
I expect cartel violence to increase significantly over the next decade with little done to stop it. It will become more widespread in big cities as well.
As a result of their money and influence politically, many of these organizations are equipped and trained on some pretty heavy stuff that is beyond the scope of regular law enofrcement to deal with. And they are modernizing expedentially.
Claiming such a bounty would instantly hang a target on the back of the person(s) seeking such a bounty...their families and friends...and anyone around them. With the chances more than good the Cartels will get away with it.
I expect cartel violence to increase significantly over the next decade with little done to stop it. It will become more widespread in big cities as well.
General Black Jack Pershing thought it would a short term ride across the border
LVSteve
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That's only a problem if you release names, but too many LE and Judicial offices are leaky sieves to prevent the bad guys finding out.
I should've been a little clearer, I'm wondering about the cartels conducting attacks in the US like they've done in Mexico.
"I should've been a little clearer, I'm wondering about the cartels conducting attacks in the US like they've done in Mexico."
That would be a action that The USA take as a action of war....
And extreme military action would be taken by this WH I am sure...
That would be a action that The USA take as a action of war....
And extreme military action would be taken by this WH I am sure...
This view is controversial. Drugs are really a just one of the cause-and-effect portions of Darwin's survival of the fittest belief. Addicts should be offered help if requested, but beyond that, why waste money on trying to enforce laws that history has proven are for the most part, unenforceable? Legalize and tax drugs and spend the money being used for enforcement as well as the gains from taxation, on education and treatment instead. In addition, legalization will reduce the crimes committed by people trying to get money to supply their habit. Legalization will stabilize and lowed costs, ensure product safety and reduce violence and crimes on many fronts.
As for the cartels themselves, beyond the topic of drugs, offshoot crimes of drug trafficking should be met with superior force, via whatever means are required. These offshoots include violence, human trafficking and supplying dangerous drugs such as those laced with fentanyl. If cartels are given the chance to go legit, it is likely most of these problems will dissipate on their own but if needed, government should take a zero-tolerance policy, doing whatever is needed to eradicate these crimes. Ideally, the country of origin should bear this responsibility, but if needed, the US should be willing to help as needed.
As for the cartels themselves, beyond the topic of drugs, offshoot crimes of drug trafficking should be met with superior force, via whatever means are required. These offshoots include violence, human trafficking and supplying dangerous drugs such as those laced with fentanyl. If cartels are given the chance to go legit, it is likely most of these problems will dissipate on their own but if needed, government should take a zero-tolerance policy, doing whatever is needed to eradicate these crimes. Ideally, the country of origin should bear this responsibility, but if needed, the US should be willing to help as needed.
Can a non Nation/State commit an act of war? If some civilian cartel kills people in Brownsville do we bomb Bogota?
UncleEd
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Ahem, ahem, who buys all the cartels' drugs? Oh yeah, in the world market, the majority are Americans.
Controversial indeed. Legalization was tried here in Oregon, with disastrous results. The homeless population, and associated crime, increased exponentially almost overnight. The amount of illicit drugs (and suppliers) to supply the demand, increased as well. Because possesion of drugs such as heroin and meth was a misdemeanor, LE agencies used their time and budgets elsewhere.
With regards to taxation, the amount of illicit, un-taxed cannabis caused many "dispensaries" to operate at a loss, closing shop. Tax-returns were less than forecast. Users were given the option of treatment or a misdemeanor citation for possession of heroin, meth etc. , less than 100 users statewide requested treatment, as I recall.
The rate of societal-decay after legalization was alarming, to say the least. Oregon voters recently repealed legalization, so the situation may improve. Not sure what the answer is, I do know legalization is not the answer.
