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Denise Boudreau's avatar

Did I hear reference to "the moms"? As in Moms Stop The Harm? Are these radicals working with MSTH? Can we please confirm this ?

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Break The Needle's avatar

Yes, they are. In fact, in the full record some of the activists say that they had a meeting with, Leslie McBain, one of the MSTH's leaders, and that she tipped them off about PROSPER's last minute relocation.

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Leslie McBain's avatar

'tipped them off"? Someone told me of the change of venue for the prosper symposium. As we were wanting to and had tickets for the symposium, it was important to know the location. Of course I told people who were wanting to rally, where it would be. We Moms then found out our tickets had been deregistered. There was no red dye going in any fountain, nor were there any disrespectful acts planned. Please! Are you aware that a rally, a gathering to protest, is not illegal nor is it disrespectful. Sometimes this is the way change happens

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Leslie McBain's avatar

We in MSTH are not radicals. We have lost children and do not want your children to die of toxic drugs. We advocate for better drug policies that will keep people alive until they may recover. That's not too radical. Please contact me if you have more questions.

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Carlos Estrada's avatar

Should the government now be responsible for ensuring optimal sleep patterns for all citizens? If we continue down this line of thought, where will it end? Will they also ensure everyone exercises regularly and brushes their teeth twice a day?

Better Drug Policies that keep people alive until recovery are important, but we must consider the limits of government responsibility -"better drugs", REALLY?-

What about addressing the root causes with instruction—the process of teaching specific skills and knowledge—which is a legitimate government responsibility? This should be distinct from education, which involves the holistic development of a person, including intellectual, moral, social, and emotional growth (imparted at home).

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Leslie McBain's avatar

We do not oppose recovery. That is patently ridiculous for you to say that. What makes you think that. I’m really tired of your ignorance.

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Dwayne Strohm's avatar

Lol. Where is the news here? "We recorded people planning a protest, and it sounded exactly like people planning a protest."

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Carlos Estrada's avatar

The news lies in when those claiming victimhood instead plan attacks, not protests. Additionally, protesters in government roles funded by taxpayers should prioritize neutrality over political agendas. Let me know if have further questions

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Dwayne Strohm's avatar

Who is protesting recovery?

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