I’ve had people (family) argue that drug use increases crime, and by providing things like safe injection sites or narcan you’re encouraging more drug use and inviting more crime by removing the consequences.
If you have a connection with that person, over time it may be possible to shift their position
A random stranger on the street? Smile and walk away as soon as possible
For non-MAGA people, the statistics on the drop of preventable deaths are usually enough to convince. Unfortunately MAGA is immune to statistics, or secretly are glad the ‘trash is being taken out’
Oversimplified foolishness isn’t really what I’d call a core conservative value. It’s more just the way they roll. They roll based on their gut feelings 99.9% of the time.
I’ve had people (family) argue that drug use increases crime, and by providing things like safe injection sites or narcan you’re encouraging more drug use and inviting more crime by removing the consequences.
they’re not completely wrong, but wishing death upon people is still utterly insane
They’re more wrong than right. The illegality of drugs is a huge part of why it leads to crime.
How many alcoholics do you see busting car windows at 3am to steal something to pawn for a six pack?
This was one of Rush Limbaugh’s biggest drug talking points, one that he pushed again and again
All while secretly addicted to opiates
I guarantee you his rhetoric led to preventable deaths
The hypocrisy of the modern repugnican party is grounds for violence
Eventually including his own, barely age 70 - no amount of money could stretch him to an average lifespan.
What’s the counterargument for it? Or do I just nod and smile
If you have a connection with that person, over time it may be possible to shift their position
A random stranger on the street? Smile and walk away as soon as possible
For non-MAGA people, the statistics on the drop of preventable deaths are usually enough to convince. Unfortunately MAGA is immune to statistics, or secretly are glad the ‘trash is being taken out’
Oversimplified foolishness isn’t really what I’d call a core conservative value. It’s more just the way they roll. They roll based on their gut feelings 99.9% of the time.