"Evidence" of a Conspiracy

One of the unlikely conspiracy theories I've heard this weeks is that the government is using the flu as a smokescreen while it legalizes drugs. Putting aside the bizarre contention that one of Calderón's secret goals is to turn Mexico into Amsterdam, there is some support for this theory. Earlier this week the Senate passed a narcomenudeo reform that decriminalizes possession of drugs by addicts while also increasing penalties for the sale of drugs. The first time an addict is caught with drugs, he (or she) will be obliged to undergo therapy. The third time, he will be forced into rehab. According to the article, this is the same plan supported and then vetoed by Vicente Fox four years ago after an outcry by the US government. I'd imagine this was something that was discussed during Obama's visit a couple of weeks ago, and, presumably, the American leader did not object. Kudos Barack! Now do the same thing in the States. 

It is perhaps a bit odd that this reform has gotten so little attention, but it had been under discussion for several weeks, and the proposal's existence was a matter of public record ever since it came before Fox in 2004.