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'The War on Drugs…Just Plain Doesn’t Work'

A look at recent comments from Patch account holders in the region.

 

MILFORD

“$100,000 seems cheap. The 'war on drugs' costs New Haven millions per year and just plain doesn't work, The 'Occupy' movement has changed the dialog, changed leaders’ minds, and has given so many people hope in these horrible times.” The mayor of New Haven said the Occupy protest group has cost the city $100,000.  thinks that’s a bargain compared to some other expenditures. 

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NAUGATUCK

“Put a bounty on the coyote and watch the population crash.” offers his solution to stop aggressive coyotes

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WOODBURY-MIDDLEBURY

“Blumenthal wants to increase taxes on oil companies as a response to high oil prices. Of course, those costs would be passed along to consumers, making gas prices even higher. That's all Blumenthal knows how to do- raise taxes and increase spending. What a joke he is.” U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal came out swinging against oil companies, saying that subsidies need to end. – presumably not the Greek philosopher himself – things customers will end up suffering. 


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