In January 2023 Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R., Texas) and Michael Waltz (R., Fla.) proposed a joint resolution giving the president authority to use the U.S. military against drug cartels in Mexico. The bill was proposed in response to the recent spike in American drug overdose deaths. Opioid-involved overdose deaths rose from 21,089 in 2010 to 47,600 in 2017 and remained steady through 2019. This was followed by a significant increase in 2020 with 68,630 reported deaths and again in 2021 with 80,411 reported overdose deaths. A 2017 analysis, accounting for the costs of health…
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40% No |
39% Yes |
31% No |
21% Yes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
7% No, we already have agencies that address these issues |
2% No, legalize all drugs instead |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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no, decriminalize all drugs instead
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Yes, but only in cooperation with the Mexican Government
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No, decriminalize all drugs instead
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Yes, with Congressional approval
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Yes, but only with the approval of the Mexican government.
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