I am well aware of broken windows policing. And am not denigrating the concept at all - fair catch. We know it works (see Rudy G in NYC). That said, criminalizing using straws, as they’re doing here in Cali, is plain stupid. LEOs have better things to do imho. I expect to be criticized for this, but legalizing pot (and I don’t mean driving under the influence) and some other similar things ought to be done.
I’m not in favor of legalizing any recreational drug which impairs judgement and behavior (given that behavior can’t be confined solely to one’s own home or dwelling place,) but I am firmly against the feral government doing it. But states should have that absolute right if they so chose, without interference from neighboring states. I’m even in favor of drug criminalization states watching the borders with legalization states for telltale signs of incursions.