Free crack pipes are a terrible idea By Garth McLennan es BC government’s decision to begin distributing free tubes designed and fitted for crack pipes to addicted drug users is a bad move—with the potential for even more disastrous ramifications. The government is justifying this handout by saying that it will reduce the spread of Hepatitis C, a blood transmitted disease that can be contracted among crack addicts who share pipes. The government is also saying that the cost of treating those infected with Hep C is between $71 million and $143 million. This plan is a total joke. It makes no attempt whatsoever to prevent the use of crack cocaine, which, in case everyone has forgotten, is illegal, and not only that, but it shafts people with legitimate and debilitating diseases. How can the government possibly justify making those who suffer from diabetes or multiple sclerosis buy their own increasingly pricey medication when they are giving drug users a free pass? I mean, Think about it; If you are going to encourage the drug use of addicts, why not other addictions as well? Why not pay for all taxi rides home for alcoholics? Or how about the obese? Where’s the government subsidization . for energy bars? Or what about smokers? They certainly eat up plenty of the health care budget. Did the government jump in to institute free filters or patches at the taxpayer's expense? Nope. It just isn’t fair. Those who suffer from MS, diabetes, and many “Why not pay foralltaxi , rides home for alcoholics?” other long-term diseases; have done absolutely nothing wrong. For the most part, they are hard working, contributing members of society who have had incredible misfortune bestowed upon them. However, they learn to live with it. They live their lives as best they can, even with the hefty medical bills. So tell me, how in any sense of the word is that right? These crack addicts are there by choice. I know I’m going to piss off a lot of people by saying that, but it’s true. No one is forcing them to be on drugs. I know addiction is powerful thing, but if these people truly wanted to pull themselves out of the hole they have gotten themselves into, they could. Human history is filled with countless examples of triumph over adversity and beating the odds. There are plenty of drug treatment centres available; all these addicts have to do is have the willpower to get help and force themselves to get better. But in far too many cases, they don’t. They continue to leech off society and treat their bodies like trash. They don’t even make a remote effort to help themselves, not the slightest attempt. So why should we have to pay to give them free crack pipes and drugs at harm- reduction centers? It offers absolutely no incentive for addicts to clean themselves up and get better. What is the world coming to when the sick have to pay for their live- saving medicine while the drug addicts get their tools of death for free? January 14, 2008 jeataring Dr. Stephen Sex & Dr. Marilyn Fairchild ‘Help! My dick is smaller _ than Viggo Mortensen’s Dear Dr. Sex, When | was a lad of about 16, | worked in a steel mill in Montreal. While _there, I heard that a fellow employee was very well endowed in the trousers. Initially disregarding the rumours, I was inclined to believe them after my co- worker pulled his pants down to reveal the largest flaccid penis I had ever, and have ever, seen. Since then I have been very ashamed of my own four inches; but recently, after watching Viggo Mortensen’s tiny tadger wiggle around in Eastern Promises, \' ve reconsidered my stature. How much does member size really matter to women? If Viggo still gets women ever though they all know his penis is tiny, then is there hope for all of us who have small sausages? —Tiny Jiggle Bone Dr. Sex: Thanks as always for your letter; and my condolences on your miniature monkey. Dr. Fairchild: Condolences are not necessary, Dr. Sex. Dr. Sex: What do you mean? TJB has a minnow as a one-eyed trouser fish! Dr. Fairchild: A man isn’t necessarily hard up if he has a small hard-on, you know. Dr. Sex: But how does one impress the ladies if his blue-veined trumpet is sized more like a piccolo? Dr. Fairchild: Although the world revolves around penises, having a small schlong does not impede men in romantic situations. In fact, men with massive stiffies may actually have a harder time getting laid than smaller men. Dr. Sex: Don’t lie, Dr. Fairchild. A man’s lovesteak is everything! How does a guy develop confidence with ittie-bittie meat in between his legs? Not only do small penises affect self-confidence, but they just look funny and out of place! Dr. Fairchild: Sounds like you know this from experience—in one way or another. Dr. Sex: You know as well as anyone that my full-blown Stallone is worth screwing! Dr. Fairchild: Yes, Dr. Sex. You are hung like a stud... mosquito. Anyways, TJB, having a small member is not the do-all end-all to a sexy life. It is immature to base one’s opinion of someone on the size of his penis, so if any woman snubs your stub because of its weenie size, forget about her because she isn’t good enough for you anyways. Dr. Sex: Honestly, women don’t have too much feeling in their vaginas past an inch or two up. But large meat-hammers can hit their cervixes during intercourse and cause discomfort. So consider yourself lucky you don’t injure women during sex. Dr, Fairchild: Most sex stores also carry penis extensions, which slip over your dick and add a couple inches. Consider this if your partner is with your size. unsatisne Dr. Sex: Thanks again for your email, TJB. Let this be a lesson to us all Whether you have a bug-sized prick or an enormous, rag can still be sexy. Even Viggo Mortensen. We welc« drsexysex @ yahoo.ca or read the blog at sexysexw me ye hdrsex. biegspot