“What throws a wrench in any of these ideas is the monetary power of the cartels and their ability to influence U.S. policy through bribery and other forms of corruption.”
I assume the existing body of law and policy is the result of just such subornation and corruption.
You should, too.
The below link is dated but I believe accurate:
http://www.aim.org/special-report/the-hidden-soros-agenda-drugs-money-the-media-and-political-power/