Media Outlets Weigh Importance Of Mexican Drug Legalization Story

“It’s hard to come across this headline and not be a little taken aback: “Mexico To Legalize Cocaine, Heroin Use.”

That’s right – according to yesterday’s stories, “Mexican President Vicente Fox will sign into law a measure that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other drugs for personal use.” (”Other drugs include LSD and methamphetamines.) The specifics of the measure are complex – this story gets into it pretty well – but considering the peg, it struck me as a pretty huge story. After all, think of the implications: A possible rise in casual drug use in the US and Mexico, not to mention an upswing in Mexican “drug tourism.” And let’s not even get into what it means for spring break. “

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