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Perhaps they should have done the “follow-up legislation” before the decriminalization then? I think the problem is quite the opposite from your diagnosis. The
by nickff 3y ago
Perhaps they should have done the “follow-up legislation” before the decriminalization then?
I think the problem is quite the opposite from your diagnosis. There are no standards for legislation “success” or “failure”. Very few bills actually achieve their stated aims, and all the ones that don’t are kept on the books, then the results are blamed on under-budgeting, or partisan politics (which should be foreseeable if true).
- redserk 3y agoHow would this even work? A rehabilitation program requires a very high level of trust from those seeking help, especially so if the program is trying to pull people off of the streets. Re-criminalizing drug usage would make it difficult to convince people that they won't be arrested. Admittedly, I don't know how this problem has been approached elsewhere and what was needed to actually improve things.
- akira2501 3y agoI think the answer is a "follow up lawsuit." The administration had a duty to follow and implement the law as it was passed. They very clearly failed to do so, to the extent that I think it would be appropriate to begin a criminal investigation.