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A nuanced approach to drugs like marijuana and opioids is urged. The benefits of medical marijuana are recognized, but concerns about youth use and mental health effects are voiced. The opioid epidemic is discussed, with an emphasis on disrupting supply chains, especially from Mexico, and addressing addiction through treatment rather than solely punitive measures.
Environmental Policy: The Green New Deal and Innovation
The Green New Deal is critiqued as a dogmatic plan overly reliant on wind and solar without feasible storage solutions. A call for technological innovation—such as carbon capture and modular nuclear reactors—is made as a sustainable, realistic alternative to aggressive renewable mandates.