Thanks ACT – the Breaking Bad meth crime wave begins like we warned it would
Well, well, well.
The TDB ‘I told you so express’ is right ion time.
We argued that ACTs weir desire to bring back the meth precursor would immediately lead to robberies, and it has…
Pseudoephedrine medicines the only thing taken in Motueka pharmacy break-in
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- Unichem Motueka was burgled on Saturday, and the co-owner and pharmacist says only pseudoephedrine-containing cold and flu medicines were taken.
- Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve a blocked or stuffy nose.
- Recent law changes mean these medicines can be purchased by the public from a pharmacist without prescription.
…Mungo no understand.
National dumped the Smoke Free amendments because they argued reducing tobacco outlets would lead to a massive spike in crime at the remaining shops, yet they are allowing the meth precursor back into shops DESPITE being specifically told ACTs policy would see a jump in ram raids on pharmacies…
Officials back planned return of pseudoephedrine sales but suggest meth production increase
Officials have advised Associate Health Minister David Seymour, who leads the Misuse of Drugs (Pseudoephedrine) Amendment Bill, that the move comes with risks including a potential increase in domestic meth production, a higher likelihood pharmacies would be ram-raided and the potential for improper use.
…we must not have ram raids for tobacco, but we must encourage ram raids for meth?
I’m confused and feel I’ve woken up at a KKK rally wearing a trans rights T-shirt – how on earth can both arguments for tobacco and meth be so wrong?
What allowing Pseudoephedrine to be sold back over the counter will generate is a new homebake industry as smaller players locked out of global supply chains move into the market.
ACT are the Party that knows the price of everything and the value of nothing!
Just to be crystal meth clear here, ACT’s solutions are MORE machine guns and MORE meth precursor ingredients?
The market will work out the rest will it?
LET’S COOK!
ACT always claim they support small business, but supporting the local meth trade? I did not have that on my bingo card.
This isn’t social policy, it’s the plot to Breaking Bad.
I honestly don’t know what the fuck is going anymore.
Well said Martyn Seymour not only looks a complete idiot, he and his supporters are.
Not as bad as it looks. There’s 500 more cops coming, minus the 200 odd that they’re going to have to dump, minus those trained for Australia as part of a CER deal, or 501’s exchange, but who the Minister opines might return some fine day, so not as bad as it looks. Always look on the bright side.
Just look at the footage of him on ‘Dancing with the Stars’…
That’s all you need to know!
No filter…no clue…!!
Next he will be inviting the Mexicans to by pass Fiji and just sell to his rich mates so they can corner the market .He preaches anti gang shit but is clearly interested in cutting them out ofthe meth trade so his rich prick doners can take over
I guess pharmacies will have to make a commercial decision as to whether offering more effective cold and flu remedies is worth any increased risk, now.
Many won’t have a choice, the pharmaceutical reps will tell the chemists to stock it or they will up the price of products like Panadol…
Doctors have explained that pseudoephedrine is no more effective than paracetamol as the flu is a virus and just needs to run its course. Pseudoephedrine assists with drying the nasal passage. Rest and drinking water to help hydration are the best remedies.
Why has Seymour done this, it can only end as it has started, burglaries and other poor outcomes?
At $24 a packet , when was the pharmacy not going to be robbed ?
A shiny trinket for votes and last laugh is on the gullible, they’re not a cure, your tax refund can’t buy them and lo ! you still can’t afford food !
Why does David Seymour hate people? Only someone deeply embedded in derision and disdain and any other dis around could put so much effort into ushering in so many negative policies against humans and keep that fixed smile on his face.
Would be nice to see a pharmacy sign. No pseudoephedrine sold here’ but if theres money to be made, that’s unlikely.