re: So, I been thinking, are the Mexican's Cartel the new world superpower?

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Legalization of pot would in fact dry up that supply of cash, meanwhile, these cartels have flexed their muscle into meth, heroin, kidnapping and other drugs/illicit activities as well so its not a zero sum game anymore.

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As did the American Mob. They're still here, in a variety of areas, but they're nothing like during Prohibition. Ending the drug war won't completely eliminate organized crime, but it will put a huge dent in it.