Presidential candidates are silent on the failure of the U.S. war on drugs.
Michael Massing W ith little fuss or fanfare, the United States is preparing to sharply escalate the war on drugs. Most of that money will go for military purposes, including 30 Blackhawk helicopters and training for two rapid-deployment battalions. Given that Colombia is embroiled in a bitter civil war involving leftist guerrillas linked to the drug trade, American lives will clearly be at stake. One would expect such a risky venture to spark some debate. Few members of Congress have raised questions about the new aid package.