Letters of Marque and Reprisal for Combating Mexican Drug Cartels

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Erik Prince, founder of Unplugged Technologies, discussed using Letters of Marque to combat Mexican drug cartels by authorizing private citizens to act like privateers. The process of issuing a Letter of Marque could be done by the White House or Congress. Prince believes this approach could help solve the problem of drug cartels operating in 'dead spaces' between government bureaucracies.

Key Points

  • Letters of Marque authorize private citizens to act as privateers
  • Last Letter of Marque issued after Pearl Harbor in 1942
  • Prince suggests using this approach to combat drug cartels in Mexico
  • Private organizations may be more effective than government entities due to flexibility

Pros

  • Could provide a new approach to combating drug cartels
  • Allows for private citizens to take action against criminal organizations

Cons

  • Potential for misuse or abuse of power
  • Could lead to legal and ethical issues