A) Why are drug cartels in Mexico so much more dangerous than U.S. gangs, and what makes this this way? What types of efforts are being made to combat them?
B) Do you think the War on Drugs in the U.S. is being won? Why or why not? What has happened over the last 30+ years to lead you to your conclusion?
C) Discuss the differences in psychopharmacological effects between alcohol and marijuana, specifying potential short and long-term consequences of each. Which poses a greater threat to the (ab)user and to society, and WHY? Do you feel our laws support your conclusions?