President Trump shocked many conservative supporters this week when he announced plans to possibly downgrade marijuana from the most dangerous drug category. Trump said he will decide in the coming weeks whether to move weed from Schedule 1 down to Schedule 3. This would be a huge gift to the cannabis industry that has been pushing hard for this change.
Moving marijuana to Schedule 3 would mean big tax breaks for pot businesses and easier access to banks. It would also open the door for more research into marijuana use. Right now, marijuana sits with heroin and LSD as drugs with no accepted medical use and high abuse potential.
Top MAGA leaders are furious about this idea and warning Trump to back off. They say loosening marijuana rules will create a lazy, smelly society full of potheads. These conservative voices worry that making weed more acceptable will hurt American families and our work ethic.
The biggest concern is what this does to our children. Cannabis poisonings among kids have skyrocketed in states that legalized marijuana. Young people are getting hooked on stronger and stronger pot products. We cannot let America become a nation of drugged-out zombies who can’t hold jobs or raise families.
The cannabis lobby has poured millions into Trump’s political groups and other Republican campaigns. These drug dealers in suits are buying influence while pushing their poison on American communities. They care more about profits than protecting our kids from addiction.
Trump himself seems torn on this issue. He admits he has heard good things about medical uses for pain relief. But he also acknowledges the serious problems marijuana causes in society and especially for young people.
This decision could define Trump’s legacy on law and order. We elected him to clean up crime and restore traditional American values. Giving the green light to more marijuana use sends exactly the wrong message to criminals and drug users.
America needs strong families, hard workers, and clear-thinking citizens to compete with China and other enemies. We cannot afford to become a stoned nation that has lost its edge. Trump must listen to his conservative base and reject this dangerous path toward a drugged-out America.
