Good post. And on a related note:
http://www.elpasotimes.com/newupdated/ci_11444354
U.S. military report warns 'sudden collapse' of Mexico is possible
I think legalization of some drugs is a good idea, but not all drugs. I think we just need to have better control of the border, which we still do not have, and not worry so much about what they are doing in their own country.