Drug Crisis
J. Jesus Blancornelas (Commentary, Sept. 27) tells us that the emperor has no clothing. Where are the media and law enforcement on identifying the U.S. drug cartel leaders? Nowhere. Are we battling a $10-billion war against a drug army without leaders? Why can we not win? The answer may be that the drug trade creates corruption at all levels. Such high gross margins cannot be found in any legal enterprise.
If drugs were legal, we would win the war and be able to regulate them and reduce demand the way we have done with cigarettes. You say that they are more dangerous than cigarettes? Sure, but in the open you can help the people with addiction propensities.
JOSE REINES
Hacienda Heights
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