(Just The News)—San Francisco County Supervisor Matt Dorsey, a Democrat and former addict, is calling for “mass arrests, detox, and treatment” of open-air, often homeless drug users in his district.
Dorsey says letting people languish on the streets amounts to “drug enableism and neglectful cruelty,” and that the arrests and involuntary holds should be “approached as life-saving interventions.”
Dorsey’s calls for arresting 100 of the 6th Street Corridor’s estimated 200 drug users “per night for offenses related to public drug use, intoxication, and/or possession” come just days after the start of consolidated city-county’s ban on cash welfare for addicts who refuse substance abuse treatment.
Dorsey noted “even the most conservative” estimates say untreated drug addiction costs San Francisco more than $1 billion per year, and doubled down on his call for a rapid adoption of Proposition 36 enforcement measures.
“I am optimistic that more recently enacted laws like Californiaʼs SB 43 (used to compel individuals into drug treatment under certain circumstances) and Proposition 36 (which creates Treatment-Mandated Felonies, or TMFs, for repeated misdemeanor drug possession offenses) offer new hope for much-needed progress,” wrote Dorsey in a letter to city-county leaders. “As someone in recovery from drug addiction myself, I know I’m not alone among recovery community members in believing strongly in the life-changing possibilities of drug treatment – including court-mandated treatment – and long-term recovery.”
“I believe it is past time for San Francisco to move boldly beyond its civic practice of drug enablism and neglectful cruelty,” continued Dorsey. “New approaches are needed to restore order to our streets; to diminish the attraction San Francisco now holds as a destination city for drug use and drug dealing; and to make consequential and lifesaving interventions in drug-related behavior that is deadlier and more costly than ever before in human history.”
Prop. 36, passed by more than two-thirds of voters and the majority of voters in every county, allows prosecutors to pursue felony charges for serial thieves and major drug crimes after Prop. 47, passed in 2014, made many only chargeable as misdemeanors that would be rarely prosecuted.
Prop. 36 also created a new class of crime called “treatment-mandated felony” that would allow individuals to complete mental health or substance abuse treatment instead of going to prison; this portion of the measure is targeted at the state’s homeless population, which includes many individuals who refuse services and treatment for addictions and disorders.
Unsheltered homeless individuals in San Francisco refused 60% of the city’s 1,530 offers for free shelter earlier this year, highlighting the extent to which “service resistant” individuals are prevalent among unsheltered populations.
Fatal drug use remains a major issue in the state and is the main driver of rising mortality rates; In California, mortality rates for residents between the ages of 15 and 44 is higher than pre-pandemic levels, with 60% of the increase from drug overdoses – largely from fentanyl.
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Why Bullion Beats Numismatics and Collectible for Your Safe or IRA
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Numismatic coins and collectibles add substantial value from factors such as age, rarity, minting errors, or historical significance. A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin or graded proof piece can carry premiums of 30%, 50%, or even 200% above melt value. While this appeals to hobbyists, it creates complexity. Pricing depends on subjective grading, collector trends, and auction results instead of daily spot prices.
For investors focused on wealth preservation and retirement security rather than building a collection, bullion often delivers better results.
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- Bullion prices remain transparent and update with global spot markets. You can track gold near current levels or silver accordingly and know exactly where your holdings stand. Numismatic values are priced by the Gold IRA companies with hefty margins applied.
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Regulatory guidance from the CFTC and state securities offices repeatedly cautions against aggressive sales of expensive numismatics or “semi-numismatic” coins for IRAs. For retirement planning, transparent bullion from established providers reduces risk and aligns better with long-term goals.
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Diversify sensibly: use gold for core preservation and silver for its blend of industrial and monetary qualities. Mix coins for easier divisibility with bars for lower per-ounce costs on larger buys. Arrange secure storage—whether at home with proper insurance or through professional facilities.
As economic uncertainties linger and faith in conventional assets erodes, bullion continues proving its worth as a dependable store of value. Its direct approach avoids the hype that sometimes surrounds collectible markets and keeps the focus on the metal itself.
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