Emerson wants safe-injection site to remain open

[tuvor]

VANCOUVER -- David Emerson, the lone Vancouver voice in the federal cabinet, said yesterday he will press Health Minister Tony Clement to extend operation of the city's landmark safe-injection site for heroin addicts.

In an interview, Mr. Emerson said he has been impressed by the extent of scientific, peer-reviewed research attesting to the site's success in combatting health and social concerns.

"To be honest with you, I am an advocate of some of those things which have been proven to be successful and can pass rigorous tests in terms of whether it is good use of taxpayers' money," he said.

Although Mr. Emerson did not identify any specific studies, one released this week found that not a single death resulted from 336 drug overdoses at the site during an 18-month period.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20060722.BCINJECTION22/TPStory/National

[daleo]

1. Emerson, you're in the wrong party.

If you think safe injection sites are a good idea you shouldn't have crossed the floor, idiot.

[Spazito]

2. LOL, My thoughts exactly n/t

[Bassic]

3. But, but , but...

Power is so much cooler than having principles! :sarcasm:

I'm still angry at the fucker, and I'm not even a strong liberal. And I also live almost clear across the country.