War on drugs never has been, nor will it be, the answer

War on drugs never has been, nor will it be, the answer

With news of multimillion-dollar lawsuits arising from President Donald Trump administration’s military incursion to apprehend Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, America’s drug problem remains front and center. The White House demonstrated it believes a military campaign against alleged drug trafficking from Venezuela is central to protecting Americans. I won’t decry that effort. Reining in the supply of illegal drugs will always be crucial, but …

Commentary: War on drugs never has been, nor will it be, the answer

Sterling Elliott With news of multimillion-dollar lawsuits arising from President Donald Trump administration’s military incursion to apprehend Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, America’s drug problem remains front and center. The White House demonstrated it believes a military campaign against alleged drug trafficking from Venezuela is central to protecting Americans. I won’t decry that effort. Reining in the supply of illegal drugs will always…