As the opioid crisis worsens across Canada, the future of safe consumption sites is on the line — while toxic drugs continue to claim lives.

I think politicians are getting very close to being handed a mandate from the public that doesn’t include “good” solutions but mean, punitive ones.

Hence why it’s commonly said that one of the foundations for a working democracy is an educated populous.

Don’t think education has much to do with it when emotion takes over. If I had a personal experience with it I’d be out for blood too and I’m well educated.

Education doesn’t mean just imparting knowledge, but also tools for how to think, such as logic and critical thinking. This helps one avoid making or accepting policy decisions based on how they make you feel, but based on reality and actions that will help you achieve your goals.

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