What was ‘in’ the trade for them, and what stood out to you as the legacy of their activities in Dreamland?
1. Dreamland by Sam Quinones, 2. Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari (No Introduction or Conclusion)#1:I would like you to focus on the Xalisco Boys: did they have valid reasons for engaging in the drug trade? Were there any morally valid reasons for them to be dealing heroin? What was ‘in’ the trade for them, and what stood out to you as the legacy of their activities in Dreamland?#2After reading Dreamland, to what extent (and why) do you believe the pharmaceutical industry and medical doctors should be held accountable for the nation’s opioid crisis?How would you respond to this article after reading Quinones’ book? #3Sam Quinones and Johann Hari both appear to blame elements of modern life on drug addiction. What are some of the factors that Quinones believes contribute to American drug problems? How do these compare with Hari’s own assessment of drug addiction? Do you agree with them — why, or why not?
