Chilton Response

Chilton’s essay is a very detailed look at what the Mexican drug cartels is doing along with a look at how the government is contemplating them. I agree with most of the points that Chilton states. I do question the part about the government though. I don’t know if the Mexican government is really cracking down or it is all show. In my opinion I believe that they are really not doing anything and are saying that they are. But at the same time I do not blame them for the simple fact of how powerful/dangerous the cartel has became. She talks about the color scheme of the cartoon. I think that the color scheme does set the mood. If I was Mexican I would probably interpret this a little different. I would take it as somewhat of an insult even though I would say that most people do realize what is going on and how bad it is. On the other hand, I would see it as a problem that has became out of hand. If I lived in Texas, Arizona, or any of the other bordering states I would more than likely have much more of an opinion on the topic because it would be affecting me more. She does a very good job at introducing the topic by not being very bias between who is to blame for the cartel. She says “the unpredictable economies in both countries and the issues resulting from drug use and trade have added tension to the already taut relationship. Blame flows easily and lands on various subjects—each government, drug cartel, drug users, and more.” I think that she does a wonderful job at explaining the cartoon along with backing up her facts! Not only does she do this by stating why she thinks something, but also by showing her work cited.