Their main excuse? Police were never properly trained on how to handle possession and use cases so they now want to offer immunity for a misdemeanor if you take treatment instead. If not, you get a misdemeanor and the draconian shit starts all over again. Source
Making fact based, research backed decisions should be how they govern, but they do not as they are really are not representing those who voted for them.
I think they represent those who voted for them quite well.
How many voters make fact-based, research-backed decisions?
You are correct. I have lost respect for the people in Oregon for their foolish views that science and research clearly demonstrate are not effective. https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/02/oregonians-support-making-drug-possession-a-crime-again-according-to-poll-by-group-pushing-measure-110-repeal.html?outputType=amp