Liberal politicians promised us that legalizing marijuana would solve all our problems. They said it would reduce crime, bring in tax money, and make our communities safer. They were dead wrong, and now our cities are paying the price.
Look at what’s happening in New York City right now. Even liberal Mayor Eric Adams is admitting that legal weed is causing serious problems. He wants to ban smoking marijuana in most areas because the smell is overwhelming the city and driving people away.
The research tells a different story than what the pro-weed crowd wants you to believe. Studies show that neighborhoods with marijuana dispensaries see crime rates jump by hundreds of percent. We’re talking about more robberies, assaults, and drug-related crimes right where these shops open up.
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin got it right when he vetoed marijuana retail sales in Virginia. He put the safety of children and families first, unlike the Democrats who care more about their woke agenda than protecting our kids. This is what real leadership looks like.
Cities that rushed into legalization are now dealing with the mess they created. The promise of easy tax money has turned into expensive cleanup costs. Police departments are stretched thin dealing with new problems that didn’t exist before.
The smell alone is ruining entire neighborhoods and business districts. Families can’t take their children to parks without being hit by the stench. Property values are dropping as decent people move away from areas overrun with drug activity.
Conservative voices like Matt Walsh warned us this would happen, but liberals wouldn’t listen. They called us old-fashioned and out of touch for wanting to protect our communities. Now even Democratic mayors are admitting we were right all along.
The evidence is clear: legalizing marijuana has made our cities worse, not better. It’s time for Americans to demand that their leaders put public safety over progressive politics. Our families and communities deserve better than this failed experiment.