State of Oregon wisely backing off the policy that failed miserably. They still have a lot more work to do.
I would support taking otherwise sane but drug addicted homeless people living on the streets in the big cities to work/rehab camps out in the country and leaving them there until they are out of addiction. This should also coincide with a harsh crackdown on letting people live on the streets and giving them free stuff that enables them to be there in a supported fashion.
BREAKING - KEY LIBERAL POLICY FAILS: A key liberal policy has just failed in Oregon amid massive drug addiction, and just moments ago, the Legislature approved a bill to re-criminalize certain drug possession, just a few years after Oregon became the first state in the United States to decriminalize the possession and personal use of all drugs in 2020.
NOTE: Although Measure 110 passed with 55.8% of the vote in 2020, it took effect in February 2021. Since then, drug addiction has skyrocketed, and now most people are saying enough is enough.
Let me summarize again
1. Oregon lawmakers have passed HB4002, reclassifying possession of certain drugs as misdemeanors.
2. This marks a reversal of the previous statewide decriminalization policy, indicating concerns over its effectiveness.
3. Despite prior emphasis on addiction assistance and health services, the shift suggests a perceived failure of the previous approach.
4. The bipartisan-supported measure awaits Governor Tina Kotek's decision, reflecting ongoing debate over drug policy in the state.
I would support taking otherwise sane but drug addicted homeless people living on the streets in the big cities to work/rehab camps out in the country and leaving them there until they are out of addiction. This should also coincide with a harsh crackdown on letting people live on the streets and giving them free stuff that enables them to be there in a supported fashion.
BREAKING - KEY LIBERAL POLICY FAILS: A key liberal policy has just failed in Oregon amid massive drug addiction, and just moments ago, the Legislature approved a bill to re-criminalize certain drug possession, just a few years after Oregon became the first state in the United States to decriminalize the possession and personal use of all drugs in 2020.
NOTE: Although Measure 110 passed with 55.8% of the vote in 2020, it took effect in February 2021. Since then, drug addiction has skyrocketed, and now most people are saying enough is enough.
Let me summarize again
1. Oregon lawmakers have passed HB4002, reclassifying possession of certain drugs as misdemeanors.
2. This marks a reversal of the previous statewide decriminalization policy, indicating concerns over its effectiveness.
3. Despite prior emphasis on addiction assistance and health services, the shift suggests a perceived failure of the previous approach.
4. The bipartisan-supported measure awaits Governor Tina Kotek's decision, reflecting ongoing debate over drug policy in the state.