I am not interested in a debate on the merits of legalizing marijuana. I will leave that to others. And, I can't assert it to be fact, but it appears to me that the current violence here on Ambergris Cay has more to do with other drugs. Either way, the pressing need is how to get rid of the bad guys ASAP.
Creating jobs and addressing social issues are great long term goals. The people getting shot and killed don't have a need for a job or a better society.