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I voted for measure 57 only because it allows more people to actually get treatment. 

Warehousing people is not the answer.  Most people get out of prison eventually.  They should get the treatment they need so that when they do get out they can be successful.

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You can tell a lot about a ballot measure by its backers. As far as I can tell, Measure 57 is backed by all of law enforcement as well as treatment providers and people I trust like AARP. Mannix's measure is just that--Mannix's measure. He's pretty well out on a limb on his own there.

posted 4 years, 7 months ago
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