A Big Day for Mexican Stoners

Starting today, Mexicans can carry small amounts of marijuana, cocaine, meth, heroine, and other drugs, thanks to a law passed in April. (Click here for a cinematic celebration of the event.) I hope this doesn't become a talking point for anti-legalization voices. The chances are that this will have very little impact on levels of violence in Mexico, so I can imagine some people turning that into an argument against American legalization. Of course, the comparison is disingenuous; as long as the American prohibition is in place and the possession of large amounts of drugs in Mexico is illegal, the major drivers of violence remain in place. Legalization of personal supplies is a praiseworthy but not terribly significant change.