There are continued calls from drug advocates in NZ to decriminalise drugs and to adopt a ‘health approach’. We only need to look overseas to see what a social disaster it would be – Scotland, Oregon, San Francisco. The Drug Foundation recently trumpeted Vancouver as a good example. But is it? One of the most beautiful cities in North America has been beset by skyrocketing crime, violent attacks, and a crippling battle with addiction, based on a flawed ‘harm reduction’ method which ignores the harsh reality of normalising drug use.
Other Posts
McBLOG: Family Dinners – Your kids want you there for dinner
McBlog / October 4, 2023 October 4, 2023
Recent research published in the Journal of Family Psychology continues to endorse just how important the dinner table is, as…
McBLOG: What Chris said in the 2nd debate
McBlog / October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023
Last week was the 2nd Leader’s Debate between Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and the person who wants to be the…
McBLOG: Only the man would defend women
McBlog / September 27, 2023 September 27, 2023
A recent TVNZ debate for young voters featured six panelists (including four current MPs). Just one of the panelists was…