The War on Drugs: Literally!

This is why I love being Canadian. The following story could only happen to us.

The Canadian Army contingent serving in Afghanistan has a new enemy: Marijuana. This particular battle against weed has nothing to do with the traditional war on drugs, as this campaign is a bit more literal.

It seems that Canadian Forces are having a hard time fighting Taliban insurgents because they are taking cover in forests. These forests just happen to be made of ten - foot marijuana plants. The Canadians have attempted to burn these plants in a variety of methods, with predictable results. First off, marijuana plants have the ability to hold vast amounts of water, rendering them quite resistant to burning. Secondly, the few plants that have burned have resulted in Canadian troops feeling some adverse affects, such as the desire to “talk things out” with the Taliban while listening to the Darkside of the Moon and many soldiers deserting the battle fields for what they call, “much needed Dorito breaks.”

I have never had any desire to join the Canadian Forces until now. I have only dreamed of a forest of weed. But, alas, this is just another example of the futility of the war on drugs, only this time in a much more tangible fashion.

Full story can be found here: Canada troops battle 10-foot Afghan marijuana plants