This is an interesting topic for Nate Nehring to take on right before the general election. His stance on this issue is not rooted in science or best practices, but rather a political calculation that plays on people's fears about the drug crisis. In contrast, his opponent Ray Miller is a drug counselor who has helped many people rehabilitate from drug addiction and understands what works and what doesn't work when it comes to tackling this growing problem. It is also very interesting he raises the issue at a time when nobody has suggested using safe injection sites. His announcement comes across as poorly thought out political grandstanding that I suspect will do more to raise the profile of his more experienced opponent.