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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unfortunately, such bloodlust is contrary to longstanding law. There are other counties that tolerate and celebrate the “eye for an eye” justice that you describe.

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The poisoning of Americans, including children, in exchange for money warrants lethal action. Change my mind. [/quote]

I agree with you.  And there is ample legal justification for the actions President Trump is taking to protect America:

The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 outlawed the operation of, or travel in, unregistered submersibles and semi-submersibles in international waters with the intent to evade detection.  It allows the U.S. to take measures to stop drug boats in international waters, which is what our authorities are doing.  It applies also to these so-called “fishing boats” LOADED with 55 gallon plastic drums filled with narcotics.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_Trafficking_Vessel_Interdiction_Act

Going back further, the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act of 1986 has extra-territorial effect and justifies the U.S. use of force to halt drug smuggling in international waters, including by use of force.

It passed the Senate by a vote of 97-2, and the House by 395-17.  Chuck Shumer voted in favor.  He’s a total hypocrite to try to complain about it now.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_Drug_Law_Enforcement_Act[/quote]

It is illegal to target and kill civilians who pose no clear and present threat the US military. Fishermen and political refugees do not. It is a war crime.

Now has Trump and the US military’s actions had any impact on drug pricing. The prices of illegal drugs in the US has fallen under Trump. [/quote]

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