LEGALIZED MARIJUANA In Colorado And Washington Is Doing MASSIVE DAMAGE To The Drug Cartels

[Segami]

Last edited Wed May 14, 2014, 02:14 PM - Edit history (1)

Recent polls now say that the majority of Americans now support the legalization of marijuana. Still there are some whom aren’t convinced. Some on what the majority views as a misguided morality platitude and others usually with the viewpoint rooted in some mythical fear or old wives tale. One thing that most people can agree on, however, is that if the ultra violent Mexican cartels could be destroyed, or at least significantly weakened, we would all benefit. Early evidence suggests that legalization in Colorado and Washington State, even in its infancy, is doing just that. Keep in mind, that previous to legalization, the US was estimated to produce about 10 million pounds. Meanwhile, Mexico imported about 40 million pounds into over 1,000 US cities. But now, even with just 2 states legalizing weed and allowing for American domestic production, regulated for safety and quality, farmers and cartels are seeing their wholesale prices slashed by as much as 75 percent. Some are saying this could simply drive them out of the pot business for good.




One farmer is quoted as saying: “It’s not worth it anymore. I wish the Americans would stop with this legalization.” Former DEA senior intelligence specialist Sean Dunagan told VICE News that, although it’s too early to verify the numbers: “Anything to establish a regulated legal market will necessarily cut into those profits. And it won’t be a viable business for the Mexican cartels — the same way bootleggers disappeared after prohibition fell.” Some might think that the DEA might welcome the hurt on their long time foes. But in real time, some are suggesting that the relationship DEA persons have with the cartels, particularly the large ones like the Sinaloa Cartel, made famous in the “Fast and Furious” (sort of) scandal from years back. Vice News in their reporting even suggests that it “almost” seems like the DEA is more protective of their cartel buddies than they are interested in any sort of justice here in America. They tell of how the agency will lose perks, budgets and other niceties if people are allowed their freedom.




So what does legalization mean for Americans? It means a weakened Mexican crime syndicate more vulnerable to prosecution and total collapse. It means American jobs. It means the exposure of corruption inside an agency that has long been too big for its britches. This all in addition to so many other things people can benefit from, including the seniors and students that tax revenues assist. Including new sources of raw materials and fuel that have already been proven to be more efficient and more renewable than any rival. Revenues and innovations this nation can certainly put to good use.






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http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/05/14/legalized-marijuana-in-colorado-and-washington-is-doing-massive-damage-to-the-drug-cartels/

[Uncle Joe]

1. It's only logical that legalization of cannabis would have a negative impact on organized crime.

Thanks for the thread, Segami.

[IronLionZion]

2. Anyone have stats on changing demand for other drugs?

A big reasons for pot prohibition was supposedly because big alcohol, big tobacco, and big pharma were concerned about losing market share. But I suspect having it legal may reduce demand for other types of the softer illegal drugs.

[tridim]

6. I'd like to see those stats too. My bet is that they will be shocking to people not paying attention

I'm particularly interested in stats for Colorado seniors who are now able use non-toxic Cannabis instead of their cocktail of dangerous Rx meds.

[hobbit709]

3. DUH! What happened with the repeal of Prohibition?

[malaise]

4. How's the DEA doing

and the bankers and others who were laundering the money?

[Le Taz Hot]

5. Which means the CIA and NSA

will have to find other ways of financing their covert operations -- which is more than a little scary if you think about it.

[RainDog]

9. They already use Agriculture bills

from what others have said about these things.

[bullwinkle428]

7. OH NOES!!1! WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE BANKSTERS??

The big banks have laundered hundreds of billions of dollars for drug cartels. See this, this, this, this, this and this (indeed, drug dealers kept the banking system afloat during the depths of the 2008 financial crisis).

The HSBC employee who blew the whistle on the banks’ money laundering for terrorists and drug cartels says said: “America is losing the drug war because our banks are [still] financing the cartels“, and “Banks financing drug cartels … affects every single American“.

And see this.)

And yet the banks refuse to provide banking services for LEGAL marijuana in states like Colorado which have blessed the sale of pot.

The Feds are a big part of the problem. After all, they support some ruthless, criminal drug cartels.

http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2014/01/u-s-banks-launder-hundreds-billions-illegal-drug-cartel-money-refuse-provide-services-legal-marijuana.html

[RainDog]

8. Would you mind reposting your link in the Drug Policy forum?

If so, thanks. If not, I'll do a copy and paste of your post - so better if you do it.

[Segami]

10. Sure.....Done!

[RainDog]

11. Thanks!

[eppur_se_muova]

12. No one could have predicted ...

except for all the people who predicted exactly that.