Comments on: Crack Pipe Kits NOT Municipal Jurisdiction

By: mister pickles

mister pickles — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:19:02 +0000

the canadian way… taxing law-abiding citizens to help losers break laws safely(!)…uh, do wife-beaters get free boxing gloves too?

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:17:17 +0000

Crack pipe programs are a good thing in Ottawa. They do not only give out crack pipes, nurses educate these people. They can get support, information and the encouragement they need to get better.

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 05:22:08 +0000

God help you if you live in a neighbourhood where a safe injection site opens. B&E’s skyrocket, car theft takes off and random vandalism blossoms, not to mention the delightful sight of the walking dead in droves in the areas. A brilliant idea not doubt.

Pat

By: Jordan Alcock

Jordan Alcock — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:59:22 +0000

I think its a tremendous waste of money to give out crack pipes(and needles). Not to mention the effects are questionable at best, catastrophic at worst.

I propose a keg-tap, bottle opener, corkscrew and frosty mug give-away.
Feed MY habbits!

And where’s my safe drinking site? Government funded frosty-cold beer… Maybe Vancouver will bite on that one

By: Murray

Murray — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:20:56 +0000

I believe the Muncipal Act in Ontario gives Municipalities concurrent jurisdiction over local public health issues.

I am all for dispensing drugs for no money but there should be a cost–they should have to watch videos on the effects of drugs as the “fee” for the service.

By: matt

matt — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:23:05 +0000

The problem is mission creep by the regional health units. they are very difficult to reign in since they are a shared expense betwee multiple levels of government. the CMOH should be an elected position at the very least