text: My original stance hasn’t changed much. I still think this vote reflects the politics of “NIMBYism” (sic) and pandering to fear and ignorance to appear righteous, moral, and strong. I’m now applying this opinion to all members of the council except Councilman Higgins (kudos) – to include both candidates for mayor (not much sense in voting now since there seems little to distinguish the two status quo candidates). The explanation of delaying a final decision for 6 months is simply a ruse to get through the election season. I can only conclude that the council is cowardly as well as ignorant of science, research, and fact. Safe injection sites are a cost-effective and internationally successful method of disease prevention. We shouldn’t let the council get away with cowering to anti-drug hysteria; understand the facts, and consider an evidence-based opinion.