Absolutely, USA's war on drugs is an expensive waste of human life. Although, even 5x seems a bit high - is that controlled for higher wages in the US (not just

Absolutely, USA's war on drugs is an expensive waste of human life. Although, even 5x seems a bit high - is that controlled for higher wages in the US (not just exchange rates)? Arguments are not soldiers. I was criticizing the yellow journalism, not saying anything one way or the other on the efficacy of US drug policy.