Posted on 02/07/2022 7:31:54 AM PST by TigerClaws
The Biden administration is set to fund the distribution of crack pipes to drug addicts as part of its plan to advance "racial equity."
The $30 million grant program, which closed applications Monday and will begin in May, will provide funds to nonprofits and local governments to help make drug use safer for addicts. Included in the grant, which is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services, are funds for "smoking kits/supplies." A spokesman for the agency told the Washington Free Beacon that these kits will provide pipes for users to smoke crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and "any illicit substance."
HHS said the kits aim to reduce the risk of infection when smoking substances with glass pipes, which can lead to infections through cuts and sores. Applicants for the grants are prioritized if they treat a majority of "underserved communities," including African Americans and "LGBTQ+ persons," as established under President Joe Biden's executive order on "advancing racial equity."
Democratic-run cities such as San Francisco and Seattle have distributed smoking kits to residents. Some local governments, however, have in recent years backed away from their smoking kit programs over concerns they enable drug abuse. Louisville, Ky., for example, allowed convenience stores to sell smoking kits but later banned them. Legislators in Maryland ditched their distribution plan after facing backlash from local law enforcement and African-American leaders.
Sgt. Clyde Boatwright, president of the Maryland Fraternal Order of Police, said government resources are better spent on preventing drug abuse rather than making it safer.
"If we look at more of a preventive campaign as opposed to an enabling campaign, I think it will offer an opportunity to have safer communities with fewer people who are dependable on these substances," Boatwright told the Free Beacon.
Other "harm reduction" equipment that qualifies for funding include syringes, vaccinations, disease screenings, condoms, and fentanyl strips. The grant program will last three years and includes 25 awards of up to $400,000.
An HHS spokesman declined to specify what is included in the smoking kits. Similar distribution efforts provide mouthpieces to prevent glass cuts, rubber bands to prevent burns, and filters to minimize the risk of disease.
It is against federal law to distribute or sell drug paraphernalia unless authorized by the government.
President Biden's son Hunter is a longtime user of crack cocaine.
Gee, I love these Babylon Bee articles. The satire is just spot on.
Wait, what?
Come on. This is friggin' ridiculous !!!
Insane....but I believe they already pass out clean needles. It’s for the children...right??
What a sick and demented world we live in. My hope is being seriously taxed.
Ya gotta be kidding...this IS NOT the Babylon Bee?
Is this the Onion?
If not, Thanos...we need you. Its time.
Babylon Bee can’t compete with reality..................
More great satire from the Babylon Bee!
Oh, wait. This isn’t the Bee. I’d like to say more, but I’m working on my 2021 taxes. Gotta sent money to Joe so he can distribute more crack pipes.
How disgusting
Giving out fentanyl strips is going to kill people
There is nothing more evil and more racist than a liberal Democrat.
How can they, with all sincerity, come up with such a plan to further destroy the black and queer culture? It’s racism. Pure and simple.
Rumor has it Hunter will host the “Instructions for Use” video
When crack pipes are outlawed, only crackheads will have crack pipes……..
WTF? Are the taxpayers going to fund the crack too?
Yes, but that makes too much sense for the Biden Administration scum.
Is the Washington Free Beacon another satire site? Because not even Biden could be this stupid. Or could he?
Who ever is in charge in DC is an arsonist with lots of full gas cans.
People are easier to control when they are stoned out of their minds.
These people are insane.
Crack pipe for votes, here in 22’
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