I agree Trump is 100% wrong here. I have lived in countries with the death penalty for drug dealing. It only accomplishes 3 things:
It drives drug use/distribution further underground
It spreads out the crime among many more individuals, as the requirement for more mules/ant troops to keep the transport below the death limit means more blackmail, kidnapping, etc. by organized crime.
It makes it even more profitable for dirty/corrupt cops, judges and government officials.
Trying to stop drugs on the supply side is a terrible idea with very non intuitive side effects. Work on the demand side of the equation is an infinitely more practical solution. Unless you stop the demand, you can not eradicate supply.
This doesn't mean I think he is a black hat. I just think he is plain out wrong.
I agree Trump is 100% wrong here. I have lived in countries with the death penalty for drug dealing. It only accomplishes 3 things:
Trying to stop drugs on the supply side is a terrible idea with very non intuitive side effects. Work on the demand side of the equation is an infinitely more practical solution. Unless you stop the demand, you can not eradicate supply.
This doesn't mean I think he is a black hat. I just think he is plain out wrong.