The WSJ had an editorial today on Oregon's experiment with legalizing hard drugs.
As governor would you follow the Oregon model?
"The fundamental problem, according to law-enforcement officers and researchers, is that the threat of jail time hasn’t been replaced with a new incentive for people struggling with addiction to seek treatment. Some 6,000 tickets have been issued for drug possession since decriminalization went into effect in 2021, but just 92 people have called and completed assessments needed to connect them to services, according to the nonprofit that operates the helpline."
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/oregon-decriminalized-hard-drugs-it-isnt-working-78ee7476?mod=hp_listc_pos2
@TonyForCA 6mos6MO
Potentially
I have always been against the fast spread of deadly drugs such as fentanyl crossing the border into California, and am against the legalization of such a powerful and dangerous drug. However, for more simple and less harmless drugs, I would potentially consider legalization depending on the context and research behind such drugs.
I see Oregon's experiment currently as a failure, but I will continue to monitor its status and results and factor that directly into any and all decisions I make regarding the matter.
What I do plan to do immediately is to use a good portion of the tax revenue from the sales of recreational marijuana within California and invest in rehab and addiction treatment services in the state.
@6NT5L436mos6MO
I Investigated the Country Where Every Drug is Legal...
@TonyForCA 6mos6MO
I'll check this video out and get back to you as soon as I've finished watching it.
