For this prompt we had to research a national problem of another country and discuss whether or not we believed the U.S. should become involved.
Over the past eight years, drug use in Mexico has skyrocketed. Crack and meth aren't hard to come by, and addicts often commit violent crimes or prostitute themselves to acquire a fix. The Mexican government is worried about the country's evolution from selling to using; recently there was a movement to test all high school students for drug use. Many people are realizing their dependance on drugs is unhealthy, and are trying to seek help at rehabilitation centers. The problem is, there aren't nearly enough centers to accommodate those who want and need them. The situation is clearly getting out of hand; the question is, should the U.S. interfere? I personally believe that we shouldn't become involved with another country's problems. This usually serves to strain the international relationship between the countries, and undermines the authority of the struggling country to solve their own problems. On the other hand, I do think it would be appropriate to help Mexico (or any other country) if they asked us for help. I believe in helping those who need it, but not imposing our ideals on countries that haven't specifically requested for assistance. I truly hope for Mexico's citizens to recover and to overcome this situation quickly, if they need help they know they can find it with the U.S.
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