What about discussing the unintended consequences of the War on Drugs so far? It is undeniable that as an experiment it was a complete failure and a money pit,

What about discussing the unintended consequences of the War on Drugs so far? It is undeniable that as an experiment it was a complete failure and a money pit, but it's also an enabler of police brutality, cause of massive disfranchisement, contributor to public health issues, and a war on freedom in general. This is just an alternative, which is being tried in other countries and with other drugs, and so far it seems to be a better solution. Those cartels you mention profit billions from the existence of a War on Drugs, and I'm pretty sure the last thing they want is the government meddling in their business.