Editor says, what if drone aircraft were used to take out Mexican Drug Networks? Please note that the opinions expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the views of the author(s).

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Editor says, in September 2011 Ricky Perry suggested that Mexico's drug cartel woes might require US military assistance.

Jeff Provine commented on 2011-10-04 15:38:51 ~ With such a major escalation, we'd either see the War on Drugs hunker down and counterattack or finally make progress (though there would always be money as long as the demand for illicit drugs continues). Depending on how the aid goes, this could seal Mexican-American support or incite major problems.

Brian Wall commented on 2011-10-04 16:43:59 ~ How long until there is a DMZ inside Mexico occupied by US forces in this timeline?

Eric Oppen commented on 2011-10-04 20:25:28 ~ This would be just the thing to line even Mexicans who hate the cartels up behind them. For various reasons, our southern neighbors hate the idea of US interference in their internal affairs.

Jared Myers commented on 2011-10-04 21:36:16 ~ The anti-USA faction at the UN would have a field day with American intervention in Mexican affairs. I agree with Eric that Mexicans would flock to join the cartels against the "Gringo imperialists", and we'd have an even larger problem on our hands than when we started.

Robbie Taylor commented on 2011-10-05 03:08:42 ~ Yes, because just declaring an end to the drug war and taking away the black market through legalization and regulation is just unTHINKable...