The CIA does push drugs!

Well, not those types of drugs.

But, I just read an article in the Washington Post about how the CIA is using Viagra as an incentive to gain informants in Afghanistan.

One official was quoted in the article as saying, "You didn't hand it out to younger guys, but it could be a silver bullet to make connections to the older ones. Afghan tribal leaders often had four wives -- the maximum number allowed by the Koran -- and aging village patriarchs were easily sold on the utility of a pill that could put them back in an authoritative position."

To be fair, two veteran officers stated that the use of Viagra is rare and only given to older tribal officials for whom the drug would hold special appeal. Plus, there are other things used as bribes, such as: pocketknives and tools, medicine or surgeries for ailing family members, toys and school equipment, tooth extractions, and travel visas.

Still, a friend of mine brings up a valid point. If you or I were to hand out prescription drugs without a license, we would be in jail – for a long time.

Yet, again, we are talking about the CIA.

But, I do have a question about all of this. What about the side effects?

What instructions do they give these men if they experience erections lasting longer than 4 hours?

Plus, I just wonder where do they get the funding for these goodies?

The Wizard has spoken