[theKB]

I just don't understand the point. It will be a mix of "LOCK THEM UP AND THROW AWAY THE KEY"... and the other extreme.... "FREE DRUGS".

Tough decisions have to be made and it will comprise of things that anger both the left and the right. I think the biggest thing they can do if this is a public health crisis is to defund all these "societies" and give the budget to the health authorities to specifically handle this. There should absolutely be a list of criteria that force you into treatment (institutionalized) along with other options that include supportive housing and of course jail the element that are just stuck in a life of crime that really hurt the rest of the people who just need help.

The problem getting worse benefits these societies financially as they can continue to call for more money. It's time for a change and I just don't think our current government (all levels) have the gumption to get it done for fear of angering their base.