Thesis Statement: U.S. Coast Guard is not an effective deterrent to the war on drugs entering the U.S. because of its mission, available resources, and interagency coordination. Discussion: As the debate continues throughout our country, we reviewed the arguments for and against the U.S. Coast Guard's effectiveness in the war on drugs coming into our country. Conclusion: We recognize the U.S. Coast Guard's accomplishments in the fight on the war on drugs entering our country. We determined that the U.S. Coast Guard is not an effective deterrent to the war on drugs entering our country and cannot be the lead agency in this war. Counterpoints: The U.S. Coast Guard's effectiveness has been proven by the outcome of their efforts. Great amounts of illegal drugs have been confiscated and seized by this agency and it has been documented. Their success in this fight is recognized by our leaders and effects can be seen by the status of the supply and demand of illegal drugs on our city streets.

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