US Military: 'Alleged' Drug Dealers Deserve Death

Pentagon officials proudly announce US forces killed five individuals on 'alleged' drug boats in the Pacific, part of a campaign that's reportedly taken over 100 lives since September. The official narrative suggests these are high-seas criminals, yet the term 'alleged' hangs heavy over bodies that won't see a courtroom. It seems international waters are a convenient place for extrajudicial

killings, far from pesky human rights investigators. This isn't about combating crime; it's about projecting military power under a convenient pretext. Remember, the 'War on Drugs' has historically served as a diplomatic bludgeon and an excuse for military intervention across the globe, from Central America to the Caribbean. While the US military hunts 'alleged' drug traffickers, the real

architects of global drug proliferation, often state-backed or sanctioned, continue operating with impunity. One might ask, how many drone strikes target the bankers laundering billions in drug money, or the pharmaceutical companies pushing opioids?

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