Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill Proposing to Allow Open Drug Dens
California Globe ^ | August 22, 2022 | Katy Grimes

Posted on 08/23/2022 6:26:51 AM PDT by artichokegrower

Proposing to allow open drug dens in two of California’s most crime-laden, homeless and vagrant-filled cities is the equivalent of taking a recovering alcoholic to an open bar at a large wedding. Fortunately, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 57, which passed by both houses of the California Legislature along party lines.

SB 57 would have allowed for the open operation of drug dens in Los Angeles and San Francisco Counties. Ironically, Democrats referred to the bill as the “overdose prevention program.”

(Excerpt) Read more at californiaglobe.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; US: California
KEYWORDS: california; drugs; newsom
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-31 next last
There is already speculation that with Gov. Newsom leaning toward a 2024 Presidential run, this was a bill too far for the rest of the country to ingest. It also would have provided a cudgel for opponents to use against him.


Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Newsom runnig for president may slow down the insane legislation being passed in California

1 posted on 08/23/2022 6:26:51 AM PDT by artichokegrower
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

Yet it’s astounding any such bill could pass any state legislation, even in californica.


2 posted on 08/23/2022 6:29:24 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: All
I want my opium den and I want it right now.

/s

3 posted on 08/23/2022 6:30:48 AM PDT by BipolarBob (lazy FReepers don't have a homepage.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

Electing democrats is like invited thieves to visit a open bank vault.


4 posted on 08/23/2022 6:30:57 AM PDT by Leep (Hillary will NEVER be president! 😁)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

Electing democrats is like inviting thieves to visit a open bank vault.


5 posted on 08/23/2022 6:31:22 AM PDT by Leep (Hillary will NEVER be president! 😁)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

One odd aspect of the drug-den chatter...it would have appeared that the local communities, using county/state funds...would have run or at least supervised the drug-dens. Go and try to explain that to the majority of voters.


6 posted on 08/23/2022 6:31:29 AM PDT by pepsionice
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

The proposition process is screwed up here. We need a prop that lowers car registration fees and other tax reducing measures. I know that the Rats didn’t meet a tax they didn’t like, but come on Republicants, get your asses in gear and form a proposition to lower taxes. The public is ripe for this. It’s getting close for me to move outta here.


7 posted on 08/23/2022 6:31:55 AM PDT by HighSierra5 (The only way you know a commie is lying is when they open their pieholes.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Magnum44

That kind of insanity at least partially explains why I see so many crazyfornia license plates in my state.

It ticks me off to no end but at the same time I get it.


8 posted on 08/23/2022 6:31:59 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower
Article states....”Notably, there is no pathway to treatment in SB 57, just as with Democrat “solutions” to homelessness – there is no pathway to any treatment.”....

Treatment centers do not eliminate the drug problem....rather they encourage addiction. Just ask Oregon. In just one city they have 45 treatment centers which report 94% of those treated return to their addiction.

9 posted on 08/23/2022 6:33:32 AM PDT by caww (O death, when you seized my Lord, you lost your grip on me......Augustine)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

Hmm, running for president?


10 posted on 08/23/2022 6:39:40 AM PDT by Baldwin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

There’s no need for additional open drug dens in a state with LA and SF.


11 posted on 08/23/2022 6:44:12 AM PDT by muir_redwoods (Freedom isn't free, liberty isn't liberal and you'll never find anything Right on the Left)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Magnum44

Newsom would’ve happily signed it if he wasn’t now thinking about running for president in 2024.


12 posted on 08/23/2022 6:50:29 AM PDT by skeeter
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: HighSierra5
The proposition process in California was initiated by the Progressives of the 19th Century.

No wonder it has become the fustercluck that it is today.

13 posted on 08/23/2022 6:52:48 AM PDT by who_would_fardels_bear (This is not a tagline.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: skeeter

I believe you are correct


14 posted on 08/23/2022 6:56:38 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: skeeter

Yup


15 posted on 08/23/2022 6:56:40 AM PDT by mowowie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

Had they gotten their state opium dens approved, the next thing would be that the state should have to PAY for the drugs and everything else. And the first fool to overdose or die in one would all-of-a-sudden have ‘relatives’ who’d sue California to oblivion.


16 posted on 08/23/2022 6:57:37 AM PDT by Gaffer (Infidel, and proud of it!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BipolarBob
I want my opium den and I want it right now.

No kidding. Did wonders for china back in the day.

17 posted on 08/23/2022 6:58:34 AM PDT by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

Yup. And starts out with quite a few EC votes.

They better start taking him down NOW instead of sitting on their fat asses and waiting till its late.


18 posted on 08/23/2022 7:01:14 AM PDT by crz
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower
Newsom running for president

That was my first thought. Otherwise, it would have been taxpayer-subsidized drug dens and brothels.

19 posted on 08/23/2022 7:06:40 AM PDT by Sooth2222 (“Toute nation a le gouvernement qu’elle mérite.” ("Every nation has the government it deserves.”) )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: artichokegrower

would come back to bite him during his prez campaign


20 posted on 08/23/2022 7:16:24 AM PDT by joshua c (where did my tagline go? if you see it please call someone else. i was tired of it.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-31 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson