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06-06-2019, 11:46 AM | #11701 |
I just want foam gliders.
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I fought hard, but they decided to go ahead with their plans.
They had the health board come up and tell the counsel about how bad drugs are affecting the community, then the police chief came up to speak about it as well... The facility brought in several people, all former drug addicts to tell them about how great they are... What chance did I have? I was the only voice of concern and opposition. I brought facts and those facts were summarily dismissed by what was tantamount to fear mongering. "Your city is overrun with addicts. You have the empty building." But here's the kicker... they are a private business, no court ordered patients, no welfare patients. You pay to get treatment. And you pay a lot. It's almost a resort-type of facility. No one in my city, especially those addicted to drugs and alcohol, would be able to afford it. They will be transporting patients from more affluent cities/neighborhoods. So the help they'll be providing will be for residents of other cities. Being the single voice of oppostion was terrifying for me... I'm not a public speaker, but I tried my best. I am glad it's not going to be high rise apartments, and I wish them all the success in the world... but I fear for my neighborhood when that small percentage slips through the cracks. Everyone is happy to discuss the successes, but are we prepared for the failures?
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06-06-2019, 01:53 PM | #11702 |
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Xero that sounds like a facility that won’t last more than 3 years. Bringing addicts from other places to pay a lot to get help? Like Betty Ford clinic? Right. Some good salespeople there.
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06-07-2019, 12:04 AM | #11703 |
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Sup fellas
Xero, that’s a bullshit reason they gave you that contradicts itself if the community is unable to afford their service. I’m curious who stands to gain from this? Who’s pockets are being lined by bringing them there. If it’s purpose is more money focused, there was probably nothing you could say to change the outcome. Props on standing up and saying something. Public speaking is a nightmare for many people and it can be terrifying to even seasoned professionals. Good on you
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06-07-2019, 03:30 AM | #11704 |
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Well, on the bright side, if the facility is targeted towards higher-income patients, then it's possible that those patients might not be at as high a risk of committing petty crime as you might expect from stereotypical lower-income patients attending a more typical type of rehab clinic. One can hope, at least. Although either way, even if the risk is lower, you're right that the argument that "your city is overrun with addicts" doesn't mean a damn thing if those same "addicts" that need services will be priced out of actually using them. The average community member will probably see no benefits from this arrangement.
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06-07-2019, 09:23 AM | #11705 |
I just want foam gliders.
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Well, on the bright side, if the facility is targeted towards higher-income patients, then it's possible that those patients might not be at as high a risk of committing petty crime as you might expect from stereotypical lower-income patients attending a more typical type of rehab clinic. One can hope, at least. Although either way, even if the risk is lower, you're right that the argument that "your city is overrun with addicts" doesn't mean a damn thing if those same "addicts" that need services will be priced out of actually using them. The average community member will probably see no benefits from this arrangement.
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06-08-2019, 12:12 AM | #11706 |
LNC Commander
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Who’s nads we kickin Tex?
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06-08-2019, 10:52 AM | #11707 |
LNC Commander
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Hope Tex didn’t get his nads kicked.
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06-08-2019, 11:16 AM | #11708 |
Crimson Guard
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My nads have been destroyed! I'm still off of work, shittiest vacation ever! What are you dudes up to?
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06-08-2019, 11:18 AM | #11709 |
I just want foam gliders.
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How can a vacation away from work be shitty?
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06-08-2019, 01:26 PM | #11710 |
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Why is it shitty Tex? What went sideways?
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