Ben Carson Claims Moving Weed to Schedule III Will Spark a Crime Wave (We Disagree)

Former HUD Secretary Ben Carson is making waves by coming out strongly against the federal plan to move cannabis to Schedule III. In a recent op-ed, Carson argued that easing restrictions would fuel a "crime epidemic" and negatively impact urban centers. He remains convinced that reclassification is a dangerous move, linking marijuana use to societal issues like homelessness and disorder. This stance puts him at odds with other figures in the Trump circle, like Roger Stone, who have actually voiced support for reform.

While moving to Schedule III isn't full legalization, it’s a massive step for the industry because it would finally allow state-licensed businesses to take normal tax deductions and would acknowledge the plant's medical value. For the everyday toker, this political tug-of-war is a reminder that the path to better access and fair treatment is still a battlefield. While some leaders are stuck in "Reefer Madness" era thinking, seeing high-profile debates like this shows that the push for common-sense cannabis policy has finally reached the highest levels of government.