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Doug Ford wants to stop doctors from handing out clean needles. Here’s why they shouldn’t listen(www.thestar.com)

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Sir Aramis@lemmy.ca
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And then it’s going to put more pressure on the medical system to take care of them. This is dumb.

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nyan@lemmy.cafe
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Ford’s policies make it clear that he clings to the outmoded view that addiction is a moral failing and can be stopped by strength of will alone. He’d rather feel superior than save lives.

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can@sh.itjust.works
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Exactly! It’s so short sighted.

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