You bring up an excellent point, which most people in the "developed" countries fail to realize: The human cost in the producing end of the chain. Yes, it's hor

You bring up an excellent point, which most people in the "developed" countries fail to realize: The human cost in the producing end of the chain. Yes, it's horrible to think of people getting addicted and all, but how about the violence generated by the underground production, distribution and commercialization of an outlaw product? Is it right to try to prevent a few people from addiction while submitting entire populations (millions of people) to the terror of cartels? (either fighting them or living under their rule)? PS: I am Brazilian-American, so I have experienced both sides of the "war on drugs". Edit: I realize my post is a little confusing, but just to make it more clear: My point is that the "war on drugs" causes more damage than drugs themselves.