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Though controversial, syringe service programs have been active since the 1980s. Public health advocates argue that providing clean needles and disposing of old ones can reduce fatalities and limit the spread of infectious diseases for those who use injectable drugs such as heroin. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) 
Letter writers oppose using punitive measures to deal with drug addiction, urge investment in affordable housing, and explain holidays to recognize the military.
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