Blog #4 Chilton Essay

The main idea of this essay is that the drug problem in Mexico falls solely on the cartels. She also speaks of Mexico having a weak government and corrupt law enforcement. I feel her thesis is the blaming of the drug cartels. I do somewhat agree with Chilton but I also put the blame on those who support the cartels. Without drug users and middlemen the cartels could not profit or succeed. Yes it is up to the government to protect those who are not affiliated with the cartels but they can't go it alone. I feel the citizens of Mexico need to take a stand as well. I have watched some news coverage on this war against drugs in Mexico and it is very violent. It seems as if nobody is safe to even walk down the street.  I would have to agree with Chilton's interpretation of the cartoon. It does seem as if the cartoonist is portraying the pinata' as Mexico and the drug cartel is stealing the lives right out of the country.  I feel Chilton repeats herself somewhat. I felt as if I was reading the same thing over and over again. Although I do think it is a very good essay.