We read the news and blogs about the violent battles between the government of Mexico and the drug cartels that are responsible for keeping the pipeline of drugs flowing through the United States faster the oil pumps out of BP's collapsed rig with the hope that 'the good guys' will win. I'll take any win that means the power of the cartels to bring drugs into my country is weakened.
However, every story and blog focuses upon the shock value of violence instead of the consistent good news that the cartels are suffering constant losses and could end up being crushed. Every corrupt politician that is arrested is a victory. The suspension and five step testing of major city police departments is a victory. Weapons seized that were destined for the cartels is a victory. Somehow, after reading the stories, I feel depressed. The consistent theme in every story is not that Mexico is winning, but that Mexico is a violent, corrupt and evil place.
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