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Kecdxtl's avatar

The violence is the fault of prohibition itself. We went through this with alcohol, a much worse drug by many metrics to cocaine free of cuts with all sorts of profit-boosting adulterants. Global cocaine legalization would have no worse effects on society than the legalization of alcohol. But don't take my word for it; just ask the Colombian president himself:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/cocaine-is-no-worse-than-whisky-colombian-president-says/ar-AA1yzxxq.

And "90's" should be "'90s".

Otherwise, an elucidating and useful article!

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Trey Hope's avatar

This was a very interesting read. I’m planning to live in Medellin for a few months. I didn’t realize more expats meant increasing coco prices. Thanks for sharing.

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