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An extreme example of where a militarized war on drugs could lead is Carranza’s native Philippines.

The late Abbasid caliphs militarized their economy in an effort to wrest control from the dominant merchants.

The administration has militarized Washington, D.C., and launched operations in blue cities including Memphis, Portland and Chicago.

One example: After a militarized visit from federal agents in June to the Santa Fe Springs Swapmeet, vendors have been unable to regain their clientele.

“It is time to end this unprecedented experiment in militarized law enforcement and conscription of state National Guard troops outside the narrow conditions allowed by Congress.”