Liberal Oregon U-turns, passes bill to recriminalize hard drugs as overdose deaths sk

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Liberal Oregon U-turns, passes bill to recriminalize hard drugs as overdose deaths skyrocket

Oregon lawmakers have voted to recriminalize certain drugs after a surge in overdose deaths resulted in the governor declaring a state of emergency for Portland’s fentanyl crisis – all but ending a flagship liberal policy.


In 2020, a measure to decriminalize small amounts of all drugs and redirect much of the state's marijuana tax revenue to fund grants for addiction services was passed into law under Ballot Measure 110 with 58% of Oregon residents approving the measure.

Since then, addiction and overdose deaths have skyrocketed in Oregon and nationwide as fentanyl swept across the country.
In August, 56% of Oregonians said they disapproved of the pioneering drug law and both Republicans and Democrats introduced legislation to roll back the controversial measure.


A bill decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs was passed by the state Senate 21-8 on Friday after the House passed it 51-7 on Thursday.

The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Tina Kotek, who said in January that she is open to signing a bill that would roll back decriminalization, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Kotek, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson last month declared a 90-day state of emergency for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl.

"With this bill, we are doubling down on our commitment to make sure Oregonians have access to the treatment and care that they need," said Democratic Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber, of Portland, one of the bill’s authors, adding that its passage will "be the start of real and transformative change for our justice system."
The measure makes the possession of small amounts of drugs such as heroin or methamphetamine a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail. It enables police to confiscate the drugs and crack down on their use on sidewalks and in parks. Drug treatment is to be offered as an alternative to criminal penalties.

Additionally, the bill aims to make it easier to prosecute people who sell drugs and increase access to addictive medication. It also makes it easier to obtain and keep housing without facing discrimination for using that medication....
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Who would have ever known that legalizing drugs was a bad idea. I'm shocked truly shocked who on JPP is shocked that legalizing drugs was a dumb Liberatard idea. :shocked:


Totals by year are as follows: o 2019 unintentional opioid overdose deaths total 280. o 2020 unintentional opioid overdose deaths total 472. o 2021 unintentional opioid overdose deaths total 738. o 2022 unintentional opioid overdose deaths total 956.
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PREVE...terly_opioid_overdose_related_data_report.pdf
 
HUUUUUGE mistake. what better way to weed out the bad genes pool than letting people self delete
I agree with this; legalize, tax and use the money to set up rehab programs for those who seek help and education programs. Anyone committing a crime in drugs is treated the same as any other criminal. Those who die, that’s self-cleaning gene pool therapy.

One problem with street drugs is that people are buying what they think is Molly or some other drug and end up getting an unknown dose of fentanyl. If drugs are legal, then they can be purchased from a regulated store. Simply decriminalizing doesn’t work because people are still buying unregulated street drugs.
 
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I agree with this; legalize, tax and use the money to set up rehab programs for those who seek help and education programs. Anyone committing a crime in drugs is treated the same as any other criminal. Those who die, that’s self-cleaning gene pool therapy.

One problem with street drugs is that people are buying what they think is Molly or some other drug and end up getting an unknown dose of fentanyl. If drugs are legal, then they can be purchased from a regulated store. Simply decriminalizing doesn’t work because people are still buying unregulated street drugs.

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People aren't capable of self administering addictive substances. It leads to addiction more frequently than not. Addiction is harmful. An addicted population is harmful to society.
 
Liberal Oregon U-turns, passes bill to recriminalize hard drugs as overdose deaths skyrocket

Oregon lawmakers have voted to recriminalize certain drugs after a surge in overdose deaths resulted in the governor declaring a state of emergency for Portland’s fentanyl crisis – all but ending a flagship liberal policy.


In 2020, a measure to decriminalize small amounts of all drugs and redirect much of the state's marijuana tax revenue to fund grants for addiction services was passed into law under Ballot Measure 110 with 58% of Oregon residents approving the measure.

Since then, addiction and overdose deaths have skyrocketed in Oregon and nationwide as fentanyl swept across the country.
In August, 56% of Oregonians said they disapproved of the pioneering drug law and both Republicans and Democrats introduced legislation to roll back the controversial measure.


A bill decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs was passed by the state Senate 21-8 on Friday after the House passed it 51-7 on Thursday.

The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Tina Kotek, who said in January that she is open to signing a bill that would roll back decriminalization, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Kotek, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson last month declared a 90-day state of emergency for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl.

"With this bill, we are doubling down on our commitment to make sure Oregonians have access to the treatment and care that they need," said Democratic Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber, of Portland, one of the bill’s authors, adding that its passage will "be the start of real and transformative change for our justice system."
The measure makes the possession of small amounts of drugs such as heroin or methamphetamine a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail. It enables police to confiscate the drugs and crack down on their use on sidewalks and in parks. Drug treatment is to be offered as an alternative to criminal penalties.

Additionally, the bill aims to make it easier to prosecute people who sell drugs and increase access to addictive medication. It also makes it easier to obtain and keep housing without facing discrimination for using that medication....
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Who would have ever known that legalizing drugs was a bad idea. I'm shocked truly shocked who on JPP is shocked that legalizing drugs was a dumb Liberatard idea. :shocked:



https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PREVE...terly_opioid_overdose_related_data_report.pdf

The backlash will probably be severe.

The problem isn't the law, the problem is the number of people wanting to fuck themselves up with drugs.

I suggest you remember Pres. Johnson's War on Drugs and how much of total failure it's been.

Prohibition doesn't work. That's true for any drug, including that most popular one...alcohol. BTW, it has always been a felony to DEAL drugs in Oregon.
 
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