McCormick suggests military action on drug cartels
Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Calls for Aggressive Action to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
With the devastating impact of fentanyl overdoses claiming the lives of countless Pennsylvanians, Dave McCormick, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate, is pushing for a bold and proactive approach to tackle the international drug flow.
“Our great commonwealth is under siege from this fentanyl crisis—and so is America,” McCormick emphasized during a roundtable discussion on fentanyl in Luzerne County.
McCormick commended the efforts of local officials who advocated for harsh penalties for drug dealers, recognizing that simply arresting individuals is not enough to solve the problem.
“It’s become almost a cliché now, we can’t arrest our way out of the problem,” stated Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce. “On the other hand, there are people that should be blamed. This influx—it was by deliberate design to get people addicted. We need to see bigger penalties for the people that traffic in these drugs.”
McCormick aims to elevate fentanyl as a national priority, criticizing President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey for their perceived lack of leadership. He also proposes expanding the fight against drug trafficking beyond local and state law enforcement.
“I believe these drug cartels pose such a significant threat that we should consider, in collaboration with the Mexican government, taking limited military action to halt the cartels’ fentanyl smuggling across our borders,” McCormick asserted. “This approach was employed to some extent during the drug wars in Colombia… The consequences of not putting a stop to this are so immense that we must be willing to explore unconventional measures.”
While others at the roundtable emphasized the importance of helping drug users recover and raising public awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, McCormick’s focus remains on aggressive intervention.
“We can prosecute the dealers, the traffickers; the big piece that we’re missing is the education part and being extremely vocal about it,” emphasized Shana Stefanick, national director of business development for STR Behavioral Health, who has been in recovery for nine years. “I am not one of those people that was homeless, living under a bridge—I had the house, the husband, the kids, the white picket fence, and still became a heroin addict.”
While progress has been made in treatment, Stefanick acknowledges that significant challenges persist.
“The average 28-day inpatient stay isn’t sufficient,” Stefanick revealed. “This is a disease that I battle every single day and will continue to battle for the rest of my life. However, it becomes easier when I have the necessary tools and resources to confront it.”
Regardless of the approach taken, the burden falls heavily on taxpayers.
“It’s a daily problem that we must address, costing our taxpayers millions of dollars in resources for addiction treatment, law enforcement, and first responders,” Sanguedolce emphasized.
What are the potential consequences of solely focusing on arresting and prosecuting drug dealers in the fight against the fentanyl crisis?
Against fentanyl to focus on the international sources of the drug.
In his campaign, McCormick highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive and aggressive strategy to combat the fentanyl crisis. He believes that addressing this issue requires a multi-faceted approach that not only focuses on law enforcement but also prevention, treatment, and international cooperation.
McCormick asserts that the current approach of simply arresting and prosecuting drug dealers is not sufficient. While recognizing the importance of holding individuals accountable, he believes that it is equally crucial to target the root causes of the fentanyl crisis and disrupt the international drug flow.
In his roundtable discussion, McCormick praised the efforts of local officials who have been advocating for harsher penalties for drug traffickers. He highlights the fact that the influx of fentanyl into Pennsylvania and America was done with a deliberate intention to addict people. Therefore, McCormick argues that stricter penalties should be imposed on those who traffic in these dangerous drugs.
Furthermore, McCormick criticizes President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey for what he perceives as a lack of leadership in addressing the fentanyl crisis. He believes that this issue deserves greater attention and national prioritization.
Additionally, McCormick proposes expanding the fight against fentanyl to the international level. He emphasizes the need for stronger partnerships and cooperation with countries that are known to be major sources of fentanyl production. McCormick advocates for putting diplomatic pressure on these countries to crack down on illicit drug manufacturing and trafficking.
McCormick also emphasizes the importance of prevention and treatment in combating the fentanyl crisis. He aims to increase funding for public education programs that raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and enhance access to treatment and rehabilitation services for individuals struggling with addiction.
In conclusion, Dave McCormick, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate, calls for aggressive action to combat the fentanyl crisis. He recognizes the severity of the problem and proposes a comprehensive strategy that targets both the domestic and international aspects of the drug flow. McCormick aims to prioritize fentanyl as a national issue and urges for stronger leadership to tackle this crisis. With his proactive approach, McCormick hopes to save countless lives and protect the well-being of Pennsylvanians and all Americans.
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