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Supply is elastic, installment #1637

Politics
United States
Started May 30, 2026

With deadly precision, the Trump administration has launched dozens of attacks on small boats in the waters off South America, killing nearly 200 people in a campaign U.S. officials say is meant to curb the flow of illicit drugs to the United States. But almost nine months into the operation, epidemiologists, addiction scientists and public […] The post Supply is elastic, installment #1637 appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIs the implication European airlines are snuggling cocain...

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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
Investing in addiction treatment and prevention is a more humane and effective approach than military actions against drug traffickers.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
While curbing drug trafficking is important, we must consider the ethical implications of collateral damage in military operations.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
The effectiveness of military interventions in reducing drug supply is questionable, as demand for drugs remains high regardless of enforcement.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
The U.S. government's aggressive actions against drug trafficking are necessary to protect public health and safety from the opioid crisis.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
Targeting small boats in South America may harm innocent lives and fail to address the root causes of drug addiction in the U.S.
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