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The idea that the threat of incarceration for public intoxication would deter people from addiction is laughable. Sure, for the local exec or govt official who spends the night in the pokey after an embarrassing display, or the person in HR who just got the oinly DUI she will ever get. (Of course, Trump's press secretary didn't stop after her first DUI, she went on to get another). But in a country where more than 30% of American adults have been arrested for SOMETHING at some point, you really think the threat of going to jail for public intoxication is the answer?

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We're not talking about DUI here. Not relevant. Yes, I think the threat of strong penalties against public intoxication would dissuade some people from a life of addiction. [b]By having the threat of a 180 day jail sentence for public intoxication, Indiana is clearly stating what behavior is out of bounds.[/b] It's not the only factor, but it is hard to argue that DC's approach is superior when it has a chronic homelessness rate that is 38 times higher than Indiana's.[/quote]

By having the threat of a 180 days jail sentence for public intoxication, Indiana is clearly stating that they'd rather spend public money to incarcerate people with substance abuse problems than to help them overcome their substance abuse problems.[/quote]

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