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"New York City just introduced crack pipe vending machines. Really."

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by Gatorrick22, Jun 7, 2023.

  1. Gatorrick22

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  2. homer

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    Do the machines give change?
     
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  3. wgbgator

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    Did you post this after hitting one?
     
  4. tilly

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    You have an issue with his OP?
    I mean he literally offered no concrete opinion on a news story that I saw in several places.

    Are conservatives just not allowed to post anything?
     
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  5. channingcrowderhungry

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    Who in this thread is a conservative besides you?
     
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  6. BLING

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    Needle dispensaries are proven to be a good public health measure to stop infectious disease among drug users.

    Not sure why we’d jump to conclusions on this. The writer of the article comes off as a moron, notice he doesn’t actually articulate any case whatsoever against the machine. His biggest gripe, apparently, is that it will be vandalized/destroyed…. because crackheads. Maybe, maybe not. But if they already deal with that stuff w/ needle dispensaries I’m not sure why we assume they can’t handle it here.

    There is definitely a drug problem in this country. I’ll side with the people at least trying to make a minor difference. Douchebags like this “writer” are not helpful.
     
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  7. wgbgator

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    I could ask you why you didnt respond to the OP and are on me about posting something. Am I just not allowed to post anything?
     
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  9. wgbgator

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    I dont know how it works, but the dumbest thing about it would be if you need 75 cents to use the machine
     
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    I don't know if it's a good idea or not. I know the danger posed by dirty needles but not sure about pipes or the issues there.

    What is interesting is how focused some sites seem to be on major cities in blue states and how little attention they seem to pay to the drug abuse and overdose problems in red states and rural areas. Seems like partisan bait to me.
     
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    I guess a conservative policy is now to mock people trying to do some good and mock the drug addicts who need help?

    Sounds about right. Own those libz bro.
     
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  12. tilly

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    Your comment was one I would expect had he taken a shot at the program. He did not. It makes me question if you even read the OP or just reflexed based on the person.

    My response was directly aimed at the words you typed.

    So I ask, what about his post makes you think he "hit one"?

    As for my opinion on the OP subject, I am open to hearing people out who think its a good idea.
     
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  13. tilly

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    The OP.
     
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  14. Gatorrick22

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    I would like to know what you think about the story, not about the messenger.
     
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    Speaking of addicts, the outrage media complex sure has its hooks into many of our cohorts here.
     
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    Im confused. Where did rick mock anything?
     
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  17. Gatorrick22

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    I can tell you never even saw the video... or you would not be asking that question.
     
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  19. pkaib01

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    ROTFL! That's rich coming from you.

    However, it's nice to get you on record about ad hominem. :p
     
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