Should Cities Fund Needle Exchange Programs?

Should Cities Fund Needle Exchange Programs?

Nearly one-in-five new HIV cases are the result of drug users sharing dirty needles, an extrodinarily high number. Some cities have attempted to combat the epidemic by giving free clean needles to addicts in exchange for used ones. These programs are highly controversial in the U.S., with many insisting such programs encourage drug use and increase crime. Should your community be funding needle exchange programs?

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  • sunshiner424
    Where the money comes from.

    I absolutely agree with supplying clean needles to addicts... through private organizations funded by voluntary donations.

    We don't have a public health system (yet) and we should never adopt one.

    - sunshiner424US October 5, 2009 11:45AM

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    • MrBook
      support?

      "I absolutely agree with supplying clean needles to addicts... through private organizations funded by voluntary donations."

      If needle programs are just enabling addicts to do drugs then why would you support any program?

      - MrBookUS October 6, 2009 7:03AM

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      • sunshiner424
        Same reason you do

        Reduce the occurrences of AIDS and the spread of HIV .

        - sunshiner424US October 6, 2009 12:40PM

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        • MrBook
          public health

          Then how doesn't that help the larger population?

          - MrBookUS October 6, 2009 7:33PM

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          • sunshiner424
            Because I don't overgeneralize.

            It helps some of the larger population. I still want to support some but I want it funded by some (voluntarily)

            - sunshiner424US October 7, 2009 11:03PM

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