Politicians constantly talk about stopping the illegal immigrants that are coming from Mexico, but putting a wall has never and will never be a solution since the reason why so many displaced keep coming across the border is mostly to escape the crime, corruption, inequality, and violence of they have to live in their home countries. The worst part is that most of these terrible things is that happen in third world countries are rooted in constant subversion by developed countries, primarily the US. I feel like since we caused this (even if in part) we should help stop it now, even if we didn’t publicly admit guilt to save face.

So, how do we do it? Do we straight up invade Mexico and go on a full out war against the cartels like we did against Osama Bin Laden?

If not, why not? And, is there anything that can be done?

I would like to keep things civil. Please, let’s keep this respectful as I know this is a tough issue and there is anger on both sides of this issue.

  • Lemminary@lemmy.world
    302·
    10 months ago

    Just a reminder that, while drugs are the cartels’ biggest income, it’s not the only one. They’ll just move onto produce and other goods like avocados and lemons. This was news years ago but I’m not at the computer to link.

    • tryptaminev 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺@feddit.de
      18·
      10 months ago

      For that it would help to properly design and enforce laws against tax evasion, money laundering and criminal financing. But i am afraid the rich around the world would rather have another world war than pay fair taxes and be barred from doing business with murderers.

      • tdgoodman@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        3·
        10 months ago

        I like how you use the word ‘rich’ instead of ‘cartel’ as if there were a useful distinction between them. They differ only on the scale of how openly they embrace violence as a solution.

    • intensely_human@lemm.ee
      85·
      10 months ago

      Good. Let them justify their private armies to the accountants when police protection for legal operations is free.

      • unalivejoy@lemm.eeEnglish
        81·
        10 months ago

        You say that as if illegal operations is a valid justification (to the law) for having a private army.

      • Lemminary@lemmy.world
        31·
        10 months ago

        Yeah, that’s why they do end up legitimizing after some time for some of these reasons. lol So maybe it’s a good thing in the grand scheme of things, even if it’s kind of shitty for the people who played fair to get to where the others got for free.