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So even if recreational drugs were legalized, the cartels could probably undercut the pricing.

I live in Canada where cannabis was legalized in 2018. There are many cannabis stores. I coukd walk to at least three in the town where I frequently stay. People would rather buy a legal product of known source and quality from a known producer and retailer, than from shady person on the street.

Unlicensed selling remains criminal. Possession of unlicensed product remains criminal.

Similarly, people would rather buy a bottle of known liquor than buy someone’s moonshine.

If the drugs were free, then the cartels could rely on their lucrative “protection” market. It’s not likely they are going away anytime soon.

Yes. Governments have created an environment where these criminal enterprises can make money fast and flourish. Unlike Dr Frankenstein, they continue to deny responsibility or take corrective action. Yes, addressing the expanding operations of criminal organizations would take effort. The effort starts with eliminating their primary source of funds, satisfying the demand that America has for their products.

I think it’s a huge problem for the tourist industry here. It really doesn’t matter if it is actually safe here. What matters is the tourists perception of safety. If I think it’s unsafe here, (whether or not it actually is) I’m going elsewhere.

Again yes. Perception is sometimes more important than reality. Nations are built on the lies they tell themselves. Economies can be destroyed by the lies that others tell about them.

I might become a victim some day in Mexico or in Canada, but with 70+ years in Canada and 40+ years experience in the Zihuatanejo area, I have never been extorted, paid mordida, etc. It might happen one day in one place, but until then I will appreciate reality, not avoid enjoyment due to irrational fears.