The author is correct.

The drug problem will never be solved by attacking the sources.

As long as there is a demand, there will be a supply.

Attacking poppy farmers in Afghanistan, cocaine producers in Latin America and drug traffickers here is a waste of time and resources.

The second you remove one supplier, another will take his place.

All the bluster and promises to eliminate the suppliers is just bluster.

Until  we reduce or eliminate the demand, the problem will continue.

Putting our resources into education and treatment will get results, not more empty podium threats against Mexico, Columbia, China, the Taliban and our own drug dealers.

Less posturing and more real solutions.