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My background was in IT, and I learned how important it is to fix one problem at a time, even if the first solution is imperfect. Too many projects ended in failure because they tackled too many things at the same time. >> This tactic, to avoid any criticism of the UN drug control system, may seem wise in the short run, but not in the long run. Morales could have joined those Latin American politicians who have called for a general reform of drug policies ... In this context, I find that Mr. Evo Morales' stance in limiting his battle to something he has a chance of winning to be a wise one. After he wins this fight (on coca), and enough time has passed to evaluate the results, then he (or his successors) can use these results to fight the next battle. I have found that in adult life, a wish list with too many items on it is too frequently shot down without negotiation, especially when you are asking for things from someone or some party with much more power than you. After all, negotiation only works when you have enough power to force the other party to the table, and in this case Mr Morales (and the other Latin American politicians) clearly do not have enough power to force the UN drug control people to a more general negotiation. Calvin (http://calvinmarketing.com/)