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Cato Event Podcast
Worse than Futile: What’s Wrong with Using the U.S. Military to Counter Fentanyl
Aug 23, 2023
Examining proposals to use the U.S. military in countering the fentanyl crisis. Exploring the risks and consequences of militarized approaches. Understanding the rise of fentanyl and its connection to drug prohibition. Discussing the prohibition of test strips and the indictment of the Cinaloa cartel. Exploring the challenges and potential consequences of military intervention in the war on drugs. Highlighting the challenges faced by harm reduction centers. Examining the exponential growth of the overdose crisis and changing drug use trends. Exploring the intersections of drug use, prohibition, and the dangers of the black market.
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- Proposals to use the US military to counter fentanyl are being debated, including designating cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and fentanyl precursor chemicals as chemical weapons.
- Using the US military in the fight against fentanyl raises concerns about effectiveness, potential consequences, and impact on US-Mexico relations and trade.
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The Fentanyl Crisis in the US
The podcast episode discusses the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the United States. It highlights the alarming number of overdose deaths related to fentanyl, with estimates ranging between 60,000 to 80,000 deaths per year. The episode emphasizes the severity of the crisis and the public's growing concern about the issue. It also delves into the political response to the crisis, with discussion on proposals for using the US military at the border to counter fentanyl. The episode raises concerns about the effectiveness and potential consequences of such proposals.
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