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gAlienLifeform@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

Opioid Settlement Money Is Being Spent on Police Cars and Overtime

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Opioid Settlement Money Is Being Spent on Police Cars and Overtime

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gAlienLifeform@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world · 1 year ago
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Original - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/health/opioids-settlement-money.html

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    Defund the police and put this money where it will do the most good.

    Harm reduction and economic relief for at risk populations.

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      But that’s an idea from the left! The heresy!

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      Ohno you can’t say “defund the police” because it offends my suburban sensibilities!

      Cover your ears, kids!

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      nah we can only defund education, infrastructure, healthcare, the social safety net.

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        Seems like it huh

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