Advocating Safe Needles
The LA Times writes an editorial advocating legislation approving the non-prescription purchase of syringes:
There is no evidence that drug abuse is any higher in states that do not require prescriptions for syringes. More than 26,000 Californians have AIDS because of syringe-sharing. Legislators can't stop junkies from shooting up, but they can give them a better alternative than poisoned needles.
45 states permit limited syringe sales without a doctor's approval. But for a veto last year by former Governor Gray Davis, it would be the law now in California. California should pass the measure, and Gov. Arnold should endorse it.
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