Mexico: Drug War Grows More Intense

     Over the last few months, almost every TV news station did not forget to mention the Drug War in Mexico. Even though drug cartels have existed in Mexico for quite some time, they did not pose a serious threat to Mexico until three years ago, when the violence was brought to the streets and homes of innocent hispanic families. Drug cartels from Mexico now control the drug market in the United States and are planning to move into Europe soon, too. The drug cartels are in a war with Mexico's government. Innocent people are being killed in the fight to stop drug traficking.
     More recently, Obama has stepped up to help Mexico. Helicopters that were scheduled to be flown into Mexico were delayed as a result of the U.S. red tape. Five helicopters are due in Mexico this month, but another fifteen might not arrive in Mexico until 2011. The total aid package planned out for Mexico costs the United States $1.3 billion U.S. dollars. Since President Felipe Calderón ordered troops to fight drug cartels in December 2006, more than 13,000 people have been killed. In addition, the smugglers are getting stronger as they acquire high-tech weapons including submarines, rocket launchers and even anti-aircraft guns are being added to their arsenals. The delay of U.S. help is really hurting Mexico, but what can the United States do.
     Will this war ever end? Mexico is fighting a war on the borders of the United States. Does this not pose a threat to the U.S.? President Obama has a lot on his plate, but a war overseas is nothing like a war next door. The founding fathers of this nation swore to protect the United States against domestic and foreign violence. The drug cartels could just walk into U.S. soil at any given time, but a terrorist from over seas isn't just gonna "walk" into the U.S. My message to President Obama - don't forget to keep domestic violence on your "to-do list."

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/12/14/20091214aircraft1210.html

~zippy92