Why Oregon's Drug Decriminalization Failed

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/oregon-drug-decriminalization-failed/677678/

by cornholio • 2 years ago

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theatlantic.com

fargle• 2 years ago

please if you are going to post a paywalled article, take the time to post an archived link

https://archive.is/nw34G

jgalt212• 2 years ago

Although the measure was touted by advocates as a racial-justice policy, support for its repeal was especially strong among African American and Hispanic Oregonians.

The problem with paternalists is that they often lack the wisdom to be paternalistic.

fortran77• 2 years ago

Also see "Luxury Beliefs."

drewcoo• 2 years ago

When I think racism and Oregon, the first thing that comes to mind is not oppressive drug policies either.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism_in_Oregon

socar• 2 years ago

So, turns out doing hard drugs is bad. Who might thought of that in the first place.

recursivedoubts• 2 years ago

Apologies from the rich hard drug users who pushed legalization will not be forthcoming.

Why Oregon's Drug Decriminalization Failed

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