Well, the drug cartels seem to be one of the few prosperous entities left. Banks, governments, businesses, etc. are in the tank. The cartels have guns, gold, money and territory.
The WOD has failed, and it has had some nasty side effects. End marijuana prohibition, and they'll be deprived of the bulk their profits.
“The WOD has failed, and it has had some nasty side effects. End marijuana prohibition, and they’ll be deprived of the bulk their profits.”
It has been apparent for some time that the cure is worse than the disease, just as it was during prohibition.