I think you're completely correct in local terms for the interest of Portland. And personally I think this was a wholly predictable outcome. However, isn't thi

I think you're completely correct in local terms for the interest of Portland. And personally I think this was a wholly predictable outcome. However, isn't this a little bit like state gun control? Legislation and public services being wildly different across a border that anyone can cross at will creates border effects. Is it possible that Portland is attracting a ton of junkies from elsewhere? Also this is another exhibit for my pet theory that progressive and idealistic politics are more effective at large scales whereas conservative and managerial politics are better suited to the local level of governance.