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Old 11-20-2006, 11:50 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by nieuwy-89 View Post
This issue is as simple as it gets - I don't want my taxes paying for some useless junkie's latest hit.
That's a simple way to look at it.

What if the benefits outweigh the costs?

What if your tax dollars funding this means a reduction in crime, and an increase in what these people contribute to society? The return on the investment might be worth it.
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