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Re:Once hailed for decriminalizing drugs, Portugal is now ha... by bandrami on Saturday July 08, 2023 @07:09AM (#36643308)
I mean, yes it is, unless you have equivalent cuts somewhere else you're willing to make that can get through the legislature.
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Re:Once hailed for decriminalizing drugs, Portugal is now ha... by throwawaylinux on Saturday July 08, 2023 @07:26AM (#36643388)
I know what you mean, it's just wrong. Spending on mental health is not tied to tax rates constitutionally such that politicians can't change it. They're probably glad not to change it because misinformed voters think it's still Reagan's fault.
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