We could build a wall with all the latest technology from sea to shiny sea but until we conquer what is on the other side it will not be a slight barrier of protection. Don’t get me wrong, I still believe that a barrier wall is one of the essential ingredients in national security but it is only one. For if we don’t fight the causes of individuals and drugs from seeping through then there will always be a crack which will expand over time. Here are some ways (below) we can break this cycle of poverty and drugs which effect us on either side of the fence.
(1) MARSHALL PLAN IN LATIN AMERICA– Help these countries build an infrastructure using our American products and technical support so that they having a moving start. Create opportunity zones for local businesses to flourish in less developed areas as well as look to improve housing.
(2) WAR ON DRUG USERS- If we lesson the demand by cracking down on those that use these illegal substances with forced drug treatment in and out of prison we can truly save life’s from both sides.
(3) NEW CASH CROP- It’s time farmers learn about other cash crops which can be profitable and not kill (Macademian Nuts, Rare Vegetables/Fruit)
(4) LEGALIZE MARIJUANA W STRICT REGULATIONS- This is a battle we can no longer utilize resources to fight and we should move to harder drugs. Strict regulations should be in place though to make sure the “users” are away of the dangers of this drug.