Drug trafficking and other illegal activities produce jobs and income for some Americans. Illegal activity in turn produces jobs in law enforcement, corrections, and the legal system. Who might say that drug trafficking has a useful place in society?

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Functionalists might argue that even illegal activities like drug trafficking serve a purpose in society by creating jobs in law enforcement, corrections, and the legal system. They may argue that these systems exist to maintain social order and control deviant behavior, thus illegal activities serve as a necessary force to keep these systems and jobs in place.

Drug Trafficking and Other Illegal Activities Produce Jobs and Income