Needle Exchange

Kamari Williams

Professor Leazes

Political Science

The Needle Exchange Program, at first, does not sound like the best program, but there are some positive points to it. Some are getting rid of dirty needles all together and also preventing AIDS from spreading. I will speak about why they should pass this program and why the Needle Exchange Program will be effective.

In the November ballet, the Needle Exchange Program did not pass. I believe most people saw the negative side of this program and did not even think to look at any of the positives. This program can really make a difference. In other cities, statistics have shown that the spread of AIDS and the use of drugs have decreased with this program. As a minority, I will say that most people who are infected with AIDS are minorities, as well as drug users. I believe that they should pass this program in the next ballet we have because it can be very effective.

It can be effective by not having people use dirty needles, which is what causes people to get AIDS.