Drug Legalization: Mexico sees sense in war on drugs

Here is a point of view from the UK on the folly of drug prohibition and the U.S.-Mexico "whack-a-mole" strategy. 

Mexico sees sense in war on drugs "The folly of prohibition and violence to suppress the narcotics trade is as damaging and misguided a practice as it is mystifyingly popular with almost every government on the planet. And few have gone about it with so much vigour as Mexico under Felipe Calderon. ... While remaining bullish over the virtues of continuing to press the attack, to his credit Calderón has been able to drop his own ideologies in favour of pragmatism. ... There has been talk of legalisation across central and south America for years, mostly from former leaders, but it was only a matter of time before an incumbent would start the discussions – and it had to be Calderón who did it. It is – finally – a sensible approach. ... this is a sudden flash of inspired common sense by the Mexican government that needs to be given as much support as possible. It is the only option that offers a glimpse of a better future for Mexico. " August 23, 2010, Joseph Charles Luksza , The Guardian, UK: