The Medical Freedom Channel

“State senators are preparing to begin debate this week on a bill that would legalize over-the-counter sales of hypodermic needles in an effort to stem the spread of HIV, hepatitis C, and other blood-borne infections that can be transmitted through dirty needles. The bill, which has already been approved by the House, could potentially stage a political showdown with Governor Mitt Romney and Senate Republicans over whether a new law would help save lives or promote drug use. Proponents of the bill contend that making it easier to obtain clean syringes would help curb the spread of disease, put Massachusetts in line with 47 other states, and eventually cut down on the state’s healthcare costs.” (05/01/06)