General statments: One way to get this sort of information is to visit the DPA website. The site provides factual information about the waste of money that the war on drugs is seen to be. This information can by found by clicking on the “War on Drugs” link along the left hand side of the page. Specific Example(s):Following this link, a reader will find information on the millions of dollars sent to Colombia as part of the war on drugs and how this money is used. The page found by following this link contains such details as how many American soldiers are serving as “Advisors” to the Colombian military, how many helicopters we have sent them, and what those advisors are and are not allowed to do, such as engage in firefights will rebel soldiers and drug growers. Explanatory Link back to thesis: Without this sort of information the American people would not be adequately informed by their government or main stream news media because the issue is complicated and complicated issues don’t get covered well in 30 second sound bites on tv or radio.