• Neuromancer@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I think for now re-criminalizing it is the right option. I saw guy shooting heroin right in front of a store the other day.

    Downtown Salem has become addicts just wandering around.

    They need to build then support network and offer treatment instead of jail. Once they get the system working, decriminalize it.

    • thisisawayoflife@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Seems like that’s a perfect example if needing a safe injection site. Drunks have bars, junkies need SIS. Gets them off the street when using, and it’s a vector for getting treatment and additional safety precautions.

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      1 year ago

      That doesn’t stop people. The only difference is we’re not putting people who are addicted in jail where they won’t get help.

      We need treatment centers and other methods to combat this major national issue.

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        1 year ago

        As I stated, we need to ramp those up, but until then, jail would be a better option.

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          1 year ago

          Ah yes I’m sick please take me to prison. No not the hospital, I’d rather be left to die on cold concrete because apparently I’m subhuman.

          Actually while we’re at it, get the flu? 3 months state prison.