The Fentanyl Problem: China's Role in Manufacturing Precursors
Today marks Fentanyl Awareness Day, a time when we should be reflecting on our government's ineffectiveness in addressing the fentanyl crisis. The root of the problem lies in the manufacturing of fentanyl precursors, the chemicals used to produce this deadly synthetic opioid. China is the primary source of these precursors, with the Chinese government even providing tax incentives to companies that manufacture them. However, the sale of these chemicals is not permitted within China. Instead, they are shipped to Mexican drug cartels, the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG.
Mexico's Violent Cartels: Sinaloa and CJNG
The Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG are notorious for their brutal methods and control over drug trafficking routes. Both cartels are responsible for producing and distributing fentanyl in the United States, with the chemicals provided by Chinese companies. These cartels mix the precursors to create the final fentanyl product, which is then smuggled across our open and porous border into the US.
The Federal Government's Failure to Address the Issue
While communities across the country grapple with the devastating effects of fentanyl addiction, the federal government's response has been woefully inadequate. There is a pressing need to tackle the issue at its source, by addressing China's role in the crisis and treating drug cartels as the terrorist organizations they are. However, our government has failed to take these necessary steps. Instead, they have designated a day for fentanyl awareness, which does little more than create the illusion of action without any real progress.
The Impact of Legalizing Drugs on US States
As we lose an entire generation to drug addiction, individual states continue to legalize drugs. But have any states truly flourished as a result of these policies? California, Oregon, and Washington have all legalized certain drugs, yet they now face a myriad of social and economic issues. These states are crumbling under the weight of their drug policies, and Fentanyl Awareness Day does little to address the core problems.
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The Need for a More Comprehensive Approach
Fentanyl Awareness Day should serve as a reminder of the urgency with which we must tackle this crisis. While raising awareness is important, it is not enough. We need a comprehensive approach that includes holding China accountable for its role in manufacturing fentanyl precursors, cracking down on the violent cartels that produce and distribute the drug, and reassessing the impact of drug legalization on our communities.
Moving Beyond Awareness to Action
As Fentanyl Awareness Day comes and goes, it is crucial that we recognize the limitations of this event. Raising awareness is only the first step; we must demand more from our government to address the root causes of the fentanyl crisis. This includes confronting China and treating Mexican drug cartels as the terrorist organizations they are. Until we take decisive action, the fentanyl crisis will continue to ravage our communities and rob us of an entire generation. It's time to move beyond awareness and demand real change.
The United States Government is to blame for allowing fentanyl into our country. I consider fentanyl to be a WMD. If milligrams can cause one to overdose, imagine the amount of fentanyl that's being seized off the streets, and yet nothing has been done to amend or make this substance a felony with serious jail time. Our communities, children, the elderly, and schools are being affected. How many people need to die before our government understands how deadly fentanyl is? Consuming fentanyl is like playing Russian roulette, you never know which consumption is going to kill you.
The real pandemic has always been in our own backyard. The United States Government has failed to acknowledge the problem, act on appropriate enforcement, and ignore solutions to the real individual community disease...drug trafficking and addiction. It’s a disparaging state of affairs in our nation currently. Sadly, it just may be too late to appropriately address this pandemic. God be with us and heal our nation.