You’re supposed to stop behind the line and then ease forward.

oppose religion

The article is comparing 2022 costs/populations. Your link is estimated 2023 populations. The article is literally about healthcare costs. The article also states there is an additional 600 billion that is paid. 1.2T vs 1.8T + 600B = double the costs. Your second link seems to agree with this article.

Because no one doing something 100% legal has ever had the cops called on them?

OP specified a singular. I simply responded in kind

Which one?