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President Donald Trump is committed to addressing the U.S. urban crime epidemic, a life-saving mission for millions of us nationwide. But while there are many factors that lead to high crime rates, we cannot ignore the factors that have dominated the national debate in recent weeks: universal use marijuana, Our urban centers are growing.
As the president began cleaning our streets, a group of activists funded by Soros promoted a dangerous blue city-style policy that would worsen the crisis: Reschedule marijuana Arrangement III. Even good intentions Misleading activists It is now advocated to relax cannabis restrictions through efforts to reschedule the drug.
I urge caution when we consider this radical change. Intent may be compassionate, but the consequences are certainly harmful. As someone who has spent decades caring for the health and well-being of families throughout the United States, I have witnessed first-hand how substance abuse can destroy lives and communities.
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In addition to health effects, there are social impacts. The study is clear: more marijuana means more crime. A University of Colorado study found that crime rates in the community of at least one marijuana dispensary were as high as 1,452%. exist Denver, Areas near the pharmacy have more property crimes per year than property crimes that do not exist.
Crime, homelessness and other substance use issues are being linked to marijuana use. (OpenRageStock)
Unfortunately, states with a lax drug policy like Colorado are not unique. In 2024, states with legal weeds conducted a comprehensive review and found that after the championship, substance use disease, chronic homelessness and arrests increased by 17%, 35%, and 13%, respectively. Discovered reports legalization Due to violent crimes, property crimes increased by 15%.
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A 2024 study found that young people were used marijuana Compared to non-users, there is 82% more likely to show violent behaviors every day. A powerful and prosperous country is unable to lose the addiction and violent life of young people.
Negative consequences follow liberalized drug policies, such as nights. It makes sense that order and civil society suffer losses, and you grant individuals permission to anti-social behaviors such as drug abuse. More and more places are learning difficult ways to mitigate drug bans that can have catastrophic consequences. The widespread legalization in Oregon is so bad that a few years later, the state legislature will have drugs. All these social issues do not consider the fact that organized crime Places where marijuana is legal thriving; years of reports and DEA surveys show that legalization of marijuana has enabled Chinese cartels to operate legally in the United States.
Cannabis today is more powerful and dangerous than previous generations. Today, modern THC concentrations are as high as 99%, far from the past 2-3%.
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If one thing can be clearly seen from crime-controlled areas, it is this: rampant drugs are fueling fires. This truth is reflected in countless American cities. As a former pediatric neurosurgeon with great concern for the offspring in the United States, I believe we must adopt cannabis policy with caution and allow reasonable evidence to guide the debate.
The health, safety and stability of our families depend on thoughtful, responsible leadership – not trying to bring policies to more crime and suffering. Instead, let’s focus on where our towns are truly thriving in places every American can thrive.
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