If Proposition 36 becomes law, serial rapists, child molesters and other sex offenders convicted of possessing date rape drugs could escape jail or prison. Instead, they would be given treatment. Proposition 36 also prevents prison or jail for persons convicted of possessing illegal drugs while armed with loaded firearms, or of abusing drugs while on parole. Proposition 36 forces employers to keep drug abusers on the job, making it easier for drug abusers to continue working as teachers, school bus drivers, even airline pilots. Proposition 36 promises to save tax money, but former California Director of Finance Jesse Huff warns the ultimate cost of this initiative is far higher than its promised savings.
Testing is vital because it holds drug abusers accountable during treatment.
Without testing, there is no way to prove treatment is working. Sends the Wrong Message to Our Kids Proposition 36 tells our children there are no longer any real consequences for using illegal drugs like heroin and cocaine. It sends the same message to hardcore drug abusers. Don t be fooled. This dangerous and misleading initiative threatens public safety and hurts our ability to help drug abusers conquer their addictions with treatment programs that really work.