Okay... But how is harm reduction (related to drug consumption, I assume) inherently democrat? Because it accepts uncomfortable realities that republicans would rather shove under the carpet..? 


&gt;The empiric state of the streets of Portland, SF, LA, and Vancouver are a more powerful argument against those policies than any academic article

Seems like a very bold claim. Again, could you provide me some context? 
If harm reduction is so bad, then can you explain how abstinence based programs are better for the US?