I am going to apologize in advance, because I am not inferring that this has anything to do with Tom. Please forgive me for that.
There have been a lot of conversations regarding legal vs illegal substances, and the processes.
I can't help but mention that many legal drugs are being utilized illegally.
This means that WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE are prescribed medications that actually they don't need. These legal drugs are worth a lot of money illegally on the street, and are very dangerous. They are also worth a lot of money legally. IMO, starting at the sources of origin is a more effective approach with ALL drugs.
The CI method reminds me of this......trying to eradicate a noxious weed, by going out spraying them in small groups at a time, and occasionally eradicating helpful plants in the process, and the claimed purpose not being gained at all in the true sense.
But, going straight to the source...that might put some functions that are performed legally (pharmaceutical companies, chemists, drug task forces, government taxable funds, etc. ) out of jobs and/or money.
Prime example:
http://thefreethoughtproject.com/90-pounds-cocaine-cargo-ship-owned-anti-drug-senators-family/
IMO, money truly can be the root of all evil. Okay, I've said all I need to say about that.