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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
Yes, I agree it is certainly reasonable to not want these sites in your neighborhood and people dismissing that argument because the stats say everything is fine is just downright silly.
There are many people in these crowds that have gone down unimaginable roads to end up where they are at so I do feel very badly for the majority of them. I am critical of the way we are dealing with the problem and labeling it a success, but it would be one of the tragedies of our generation if we simply turned our backs on those in need of help. One of these users could be your bother, sister, son or daughter and I'd want to know we all did better than just give them access to optional treatment and a place to get high. Not good enough.
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Addictions treatment is only one of many medical services these places provide. Tuberculosis treatment, as well as other infectious diseases are working with SIS to access otherwise difficult populations to work with. A SIS is a healthcare service, just like an STD clinic. Sure you might have a moral objection to why someone might need to use this service, but it does not impact the fact that Canadians deserve to have treatment for their diseases.