How soon is too soon to call a progressive and libertarian policy obsession a public policy fiasco?
In the case of Oregon’s Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act, better known as Measure 110, the moment can’t come soon enough.
The Drug Policy Alliance, which spent millions to help pass the measure, called it “the biggest blow to the drug war to date” and celebrated its supposed success in a slick video.
“Often, she says, someone is passed out in front of the lobby’s door, blocking her entrance.
The other day, a man lurched in, lay down on a Forte couch, stripped off his shirt and shoes and refused to leave.”
Persons:
“, Jennifer Myrle, Jan Hoffman, Jordan Gale, ”
Organizations:
Drug Policy Alliance, Forte Portland
Locations:
Oregon, Forte