Activists in certain states may be paid to divert attention by pretending to study reparations. Some believe this is a tactic to silence them until elections pass. Reports reveal a trillion-dollar issue of excessive lead in people's yards, predominantly in areas with older infrastructure like Democratic cities. The presence of lead in the environment is linked to decreased IQ levels. There is a strong correlation suggesting that Democrats living in areas with more lead may be experiencing cognitive effects, potentially impacting their political opinions.