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[@TylerOliveira]

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[@leonardohernandez3455]

KZbin = L Tyler = W

[@CanadianMelonOfficial]

i gonna beat the shit out of youtube

[@ConstipationOverload]

Common KZbin L

[@goateesx]

drug not good

[@Podaling]

:((((((

[@cspaliwal_]

We live in an era when comedy youtubers do better journalism than media groups worth billions of dollars.

[@paulwilliams4371]

those media groups with billions sadly don't show enough, they are almost always swayed by someone

[@pofok6498]

Cuz they're not media groups. They're propaganda groups.

[@2_Sec_C]

Do you call this journalism? It's KZbinrs trying to make money from the poor and hopeless.

[@SatisfyingWhirlpools]

@@2_Sec_C would it be better for him to just ignore real life issues and only make meaningless challenge videos that distract all of us from real life issues?

[@jennmarie1527]

@/dev/null really? Because this video is demonitized. He is making $0.00 off of this video.

[@joeyspijkers9867]

As someone from the Netherlands, it's interesting that they said they used the Netherlands as an example, because he left out one important detail: the Netherlands didn't decriminalize ALL drugs. A clear distinction was made between soft drugs and hard drugs. Soft drugs include cannabis, some mild narcotics and a few psychedelics like magic truffles. Everything else is still very much illegal. Not making the distinction between weed or heroin or fentanyl is the reason it doesn't work.

[@boricua1123]

That, no police presence, no criminals held accountable, crooked local politics, and just in general soft as baby shit stance on any type of criminal activity. Also, zero mental health assistance for these people.

[@octopods1822]

Herion, fentanyl and acid are legal in Portland? I don't think so. There's just no law enforcement.

[@CC12398]

Good points I also wonder if the Netherlands still has (modern type) insane asylums? It seems to me this is what happened since the country wide closing of the facilities. These are not just drug addicts these are mentally ill people who turned to drugs

[@CC12398]

@@You_Eat thank you I'm always curious about other places. Of course many places here do not look like this like personally I've never seen it in person

[@You_Eat]

@@CC12398 Ive been there, caring for people sometimes turns out dangerous, its not an easy job.

[@chrisAM8215]

As a Dutch person: there's a big difference between DECRIMINALIZATION and LEGALIZATION. No, not all drugs in the Netherlands is legal to sell, own, or distribute in any way, but when you are a drug user you are not send to jail or criminally charged. Instead there are systems in place to help these people. So no, you can't just buy fentanyl or meth legally, but when you are a user of these substances there are many places that you can go to where you are offered help without worrying about being send to jail. We don't dehumanize drug users, we try to help them and that system works very well.

[@TheRequiemofTime]

I'm a bit late to this, but yeah. I'm also Dutch, my dad was an addict. He got clean and became an expert by experience for the rest of his life. He always told me that the hardest thing for addicts is to be sober in society. I grew up in the rehab my dad worked; I was there at least 2 afternoons a week as a kid. Addicts are people. It's not some moral failure, or peer pressure that got them into it. I've now had the privilege to live in multiple countries across the world and while the Netherlands and Portugal for sure have issues with their drug use, the big difference is the cultural perspective of addicts. In the US they're seen as losers, like they have some personal flaw that caused them to be like this. In the Netherlands addiction is much more seen as a disease, and addicts are treated as such. That's the big difference in why it has worked (somewhat) in the Netherlands and is a huge failure in Portland.

[@mydiary2760]

Yeah exactly! The thing with the US is that they don’t have the places to help people, they just let them fend off for themselves

[@lauram4168]

In Canada they leave them on the streets and have clinics where they go to do their doses supervised ,it's just crazy, people with mental health same, they don't have enough centers I guess, so they are left with no medications

[@zippagraphics]

The Oregon laws are designed to fail, point blank. There were originally supposed to be rehabilitation and support systems to help these people and whatever there is ( if anything) is radically insufficient. It’s designed to eventually garner support for more police and militarization and the profiteering of the prison industrial complex.

[@lucindaneto2612]

Pretty much the same here in Portugal

[@jcspaziano]

Wow, Kevin rules. Balls of steel and a heart of gold.

[@ericheisler5351]

He’s a dumbass for not leaving. He hasn’t got the sense god gave a cat.

[@freshkicks23023]

Not really

[@weirdloserkitty4388]

You know it’s bad when a KZbinr, a camera guy and a solo social worker are better than 99% of the journalists out there

[@words007]

Why democratic cities burn LA is same, now Portland, looks like liberal people are so out of touch to put forth what is a boundary for a functional society. they show time and time again they don't know how to set them, no wonder conservatives win wars, democrates are hippie jerks. Problem is these modern hippies are in the office now and spreading like cancer. Remember CONSERVATIVES have a lot of problem but rampant mental disease ain't one of em.

[@gayoangelikbastard4706]

they do nothing actually, i don't see the benefit for homeless people here

[@nunyadambiznes675]

It's not that those 99% of journalists aren't aware of this stuff, it's their job to distract and deny. It's a cult.

[@Horse_In_A_Suit]

@@gayoangelikbastard4706 better as in spreading the news.

[@Horse_In_A_Suit]

@@gayoangelikbastard4706 not better as in helping the situation get better.

[@zwozoa5630]

That woman refusing not to address the problem is literally the reason there is such a problem.

[@sawsbone7303]

i hate people like her so much. cowards are the most dangerous weapon

[@daveski7]

the "Hope you have an awesome day" Woman? Yeah, that response really annoyed me.

[@tomifost]

@@vbsk8 Yeah, but they probably dont want to be in the spotlight for defending generic liberal values. Its like what dude said, "They probably voted for it, so they're not going to speak about it."

[@Jonathan-ex3sl]

No it’s failed policy and corruption. Blaming people because they annoy you is a cop out

[@Matt-yj1lz]

I get wanting weed and mdma shrooms and stuff like that legal but meth fentynal and heroin? Hell no. Cocaine is the hardest drug id consider being legalized. Crazy they made everything legal.

[@hirinijoseph]

Kevin is a rare breed Well done set That example and help your neighbours

[@SaidiLouise]

Oregon's Governor recently overturned this. Now I'm just waiting to see how long it will take them to clean everything up.

[@deernini]

Mad respect for Kevin who even when he’s treated like shit he keeps trying to help these people. A real hero

[@KevinCholula]

Yea I’m really nice😂

[@Mr.Lightshine]

Whoever is reading this, I wanted to say I hope you have a great day and that God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for your sins and He rose again from the dead three days later. God Bless! And also, He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but He wants you to go to Heaven with Him but you have to be Saved. How do I get Saved you might ask? Here are the steps below on how to get Saved! 1. Believe that God sent His Son (Jesus) to die on a cross for your sins and that He rose again from the dead 3 days later. 2. Confess to Jesus that you are a sinner and ask forgiveness for your sins and Turn away from your sins. If you sin again after asking forgiveness of that sin, ask forgiveness again and try not to do it ever again. Jesus will forgive you!  3. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and your life and for Him to be your Lord and Savior forever. 4. Build a Personal Relationship with Jesus by Praying and Reading the Bible daily and Live for Him Forever. I'm Praying for you and you are loved! (Romans 10:9-13)

[@HM-pb9kd]

@@Mr.Lightshine ew

[@the_smurf_guy]

bot

[@DxMilla]

Not all hero’s wear capes that’s for sure.

[@christopherunion]

This is real journalism, Kevin is a hero. Thanks for covering this and stay safe Tyler

[@nataliachavez1109]

This is so true I remember my journalism teacher teaching us that Every reporter is a hero A story teller

[@frankernestomaldonado-tq1jw]

Exactly 100% real journalism, nothing the popular media “say” is real or the truth, ever ever ever

[@truthonthestreets]

Thanks brother

[@christopherunion]

@@truthonthestreets you’re an awesome human being

[@NewHaven203]

Tyler is the real hero, TYLER HERRO! Heat in 5! Go Miami 🏀

[@jaythomas468]

The thing is: true addiction DOES NOT CARE about a drug’s criminal status. The problem is they decriminalized it without adequate funding into some treatment and rehabilitation places to help provide “a way back” from these problems that would arise.

[@gcandy2594]

Criminalizing drugs is a way to help people get off of drugs. If you get caught with the drug you go to jail, they put you through detox. I don’t think the jail sentences should be years and years long but it is a deterrent and jail does help you get clean.

[@jaythomas468]

@@gcandy2594 Except in a LARGE PERCENTAGE of cases, forcing someone through detox off of “hard drugs” without adequately addressing the SOURCE and PSYCHOLOGICAL COMPONENT of their addiction only makes it so that when they ARE FINALLY RELEASED from incarceration, the likelihood that they’ll overdose and die upon relapse goes up about tenfold (and you might be thinking, “well, that’s on THEM,” which IT IS, but that’s also an incredibly CRUEL WAY to view what’s essentially a consequence of mental illness and statistically-speaking, relapse is ALMOST GUARANTEED to happen upon the first few attempts to “force” the addict into getting clean with incidence rates of like 91%). Criminalizing drugs doesn’t really help much or act as much of a deterrent with a psychological, emotional, and existential PROBLEM. Otherwise, by your logic, countries that enact the death penalty on drug abusers should have a PERFECT 0% score for incidence rate(s) of addiction, BUT THAT’S NOT THE CASE.

[@jaythomas468]

@@gcandy2594 But ultimately, it’s a twofold PROBLEM. It’d be like if we continued to have the 2nd Amendment as it currently EXISTS in relation to firearms but then NULLIFIED every type of criminal offense RELATED to the USE and CARRY of said firearms where ANYONE with the capacity for critical thinking could TELL YOU WHAT WOULD HAPPEN.

[@buddyalbert5808]

The people in Portland who voted to legalize or “decriminalize” all drugs are as responsible for this mess as the addicts. Absolutely absurd. A ten year old could’ve told you it was a terrible idea.

[@user-zy4zh6ex9c]

I live in Portland its not that bad

[@Henneyson]

​@@user-zy4zh6ex9care you a user yourself?

[@karabrown8827]

@@user-zy4zh6ex9c I live in Portland, work downtown and live in Rockwood. It IS that bad. Listen to what the folks are saying in this video. So heartbreaking and our "leaders" and voters in favor of measure 110 let them down. Everywhere in the city is scary as someone who is employed and housed. I can't imagine how scary it is for those living on the streets.

[@Keltin5567_]

​@user-zy4zh6ex9c most of Portland around 65% of thr state of Portland is affected by the drugs that Fetty is the most predominant drug in use

[@user-le9ie3re1o]

The government is allowing these people to die, the government rather let die these people instead of rehabilitating these people

[@sarasaric8053]

It’s ridiculous that Kevin gets hurt helping them… by THEM… he’s too good for this world!

[@Frigobar_Ranamelonico]

Well they're subhuman so...

[@Kurdain]

That's the issue no Portland leadership, or Oregon leadership, will address, it is WAY TOO profitable to just keep throwing money at the issue. Where I am going with this is that no one can help them until they want to be helped and no amount of money and housing programs will change their lives until they want it. Like the guy sitting right outside a shelter with no intention of going to the shelter.

[@ultimatesunrise]

People like him created this issue

[@bellagee2582]

I watched the video. He over exaggerates the danger. Alor of it is blatqnt lies like the part where he said that was a gunshot....ya know ...could a been a backfire

[@ultimatesunrise]

@bellagee2582 I live in Portland dude.. born and raised.. the drug problem along with homelessness completely avoidable. Middle class White lPeople are treated like tyrants..have been flocking because of that in fact.. so sad. I'm moving in 3 months to Myrtle Beach, sc..

[@blaze8862]

"I hear blood curdling screams every night and the most terrifyingist thing is when the screams suddenly stop" Now that is a terrifying sentence.

[@JDogVids]

​@FortniteTim8846 this was quoted by the guy helping the youtuber around

[@konner-mr2px]

bro ong

[@BrownGeorge-pw2xo]

I could remember several years ago, heroin addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@Qing__001]

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.

[@JanetRichardson-mq5es]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@Edennnn926]

I'm really happy for you that your friend decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.

[@HaileyFoster-fd4ik]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@eonxmusic]

this is crazy, living in europe i didn't know there was still places like this, I'm in shock

[@mckenziefaith3448]

I live in US and I didn’t know this. Now I went to New Orleans recently and it’s not glamorous again all… lots of homeless. But NOTHING compared to this!!!!! It’s sad this isn’t shown on the news more.

[@austinmonty5536]

Kevin is absolutely amazing not only compassionate and caring, but got a BIG OL set of balls that man will just walk up and talk to anyone , even if they chasing him.

[@Bustad3]

And whatever he's proposing will fail. Compassion is not needed. Maybe a fema style camp where these derelicts are put into. Somewhere far from any city. Throw the blue haired Antifa clowns in there too.

[@disf5178]

Ya? So.. what's he doing that's amazing? Giving junkies 5 bucks to talk on camera about why all the junkies deserve free houses?

[@flaringspark6169]

true

[@dorrian6462]

@@disf5178 hes not doing something "amazing" per say, but what you said was a stretch. He's showing the true state of Portland so it gets the help that it needs. More awareness is more support.

[@disf5178]

@@dorrian6462 Support for what though? (honest question)

[@lordhoweproductions3733]

I’ve been a homeless heroin addict and let me tell you, Drugs are the biggest issue in the homeless communities. They will blame everything else for their circumstances besides themselves and their addiction. I went through 2 weeks of hell during detox, but it changed my life and was one of the best things I could’ve endured. It is possible

[@AnnA-jd4xm]

Thats awesome! Glad that you are doing better. My sibling is currently trying, I hope he can make it. He also has mental health issues so it's going to be really hard for him. He sent up to portland once to treatment. A BIG mistake. He was there for two months and came back the most fucked I've ever seen him, like creepy fucked. Paranoid schizophrenia etc. that he wasnt experiencing while tweeking here.

[@MrRoztoc]

Congrats, mate! :)

[@MrRoztoc]

@Jiminy Crunkett After 35 years of smoking cigarettes I began to vape, you know? 7 years ago. Now I vape. Just for fun. No need for a cig. My condition has increased and improved since then.

[@gag5642]

Yeah man the drugs take all your time and attention all you care about is the drugs so being homeless dosent matter much to ya been there done that

[@melissab3217]

I'm glad you have changed your life! We hoped to provide the same opportunity in Portland when we voted for 110, but the city never followed through.

[@LMJ-ly8ug]

I'm from Vancouver WA (city right next to Portland) and this is the sad reality of this area. It not only effects Portland, but seeps into the areas that surround it. The government just moves them around, and does nothing to actually help them. These people are desperate for help. And the cost of living is so high that a lot of people don't stand a chance. It's heartbreaking to see a place that has so much natural beauty surrounding it become so unsafe. I love where I'm from, but am grateful that I no longer live there.

[@ProsperOfficial]

Funny how much of an ego the people that voted for this have. They can’t even admit it’s had a negative impact and was not the right decision. 😂

[@dstoke97]

It’s so annoying living here with incompetent people all around like her. They call the homeless unhomed and make every excuse in the book for them. I have no doubt she is a big lib. The drugs have gotten this bad because the police handed out pipes and tinfoil so they could “safely” get high and turned their back on the crimes the homeless commit. It’s truly heartbreaking for the tax payers that still live in Oregon who didn’t vote for this bull

[@NOhomo543]

The reason why decriminalizing drugs works in other countries is because they added health care on top of that. The US just does it and leaves them to die.

[@datboybobby]

Because healthcare is already strained as is, there was already a deep shortage of nurses, techs,and doctors but after covid more and more healthcare workers left the field.

[@ALXXBK]

​@@datboybobbycause we mistreat them. The difference truly is that america allows big pharma to make a drugs for profit. Where do you think fet came from? The opiod crisis? All big pharma. They also tricked us during covid into taking an untested shot so they can profit off being a mandated drug. From what i understand if they mandate it, they make a garunteed mil. Booster shots and all are part of it. Not all vaccines are bad but the problem is big pharma adds known toxins to get an autoimmune response that crosses the blood brain barrier in order to prove to the government it should be allowed and mandated due to the immune response it shows. They just leave out the mercury and aluminum causing the response cause a dead virus vaccine is safer than a live virus vaccine due to spread but doesnt have the autoimmune response and the government wont allow live virus cause the spread would be too much to handle for even a common flu since the live virus has a greater chance of instead infecting and spreading rather than just being a punching bag for your immune system to practice on. It gets deeper than that but thats just the surface. The research is out there. Its just hard to find.

[@ALXXBK]

​@@datboybobbyoh and other countries dont even allow their pharma to have ad space. Youll never hear an ad for any medication in any other country beyond i believe portugal? I honestly forgot the other country. Their pharm companies arent for profit.

[@billmohrsuperpool5364]

The majority of US voters don’t approve of decriminalizing all drugs. These problems are only happening in liberal run cities. Ideologues are afraid to push a drug addict to get help and clean up their lives. Instead they support them with free needles. While there isn’t a perfect solution to homelessness and addiction this is NOT the answer in the USA. Non profits that help homeless and addicts get off the streets are too invested in keeping their non profits funded by keeping them on the streets.

[@jamesbowen5573]

No not the United States. The Democrat politicians. They made it legal just so they wouldn't have to mess with it. They never intended on helping any of these people. You guys can't blame Republicans because this is a feature of democrat ran cities. Cities that have been run by democrats for many decades. You can blame the government all you want but the problem is caused on the state and city level. They wanted legalize drugs. They wanted to be a sanctuary City. Well there's a price for it.

[@Delusional_Demon175]

Honestly I feel very bad for these people, and I hope Kevin does a great job at saving Portland.

[@mizzmia4407]

I dont

[@deathbywombat]

Unfortunately that seems pretty unlikely. It turns out Kevin was stealing the identities of homeless people in his social work position, embezzling money, and pocketing much of the money he raised for others. He’s being charged with 14 felonies and five misdemeanors. Google his name to learn more.

[@SamO-Smarty]

Only The Addict can save themselves...You can give your all...and fail...up to the addict to want it.

[@seancunningham6785]

Portland is dead

[@Delusional_Demon175]

Maybe you should care more about others@@mizzmia4407

[@Victoria-mh7dn]

As someone who lives in Oregon & relatively close to portland...yes, it really is that bad.

[@captaincrunch9926]

I knew every big city has a drug problem now, but this was really eye-opening. Keep doing the work you've been doing, you're one of my favorite channels

[@thickthickitythickface]

Kevin seems like a very compassionate, empathetic, kindhearted and of course brave human. He's just inspiring. I hope he's safe and protected whereever he goes and whatever does. I'm in awe of him.

[@sophiew1967]

❤🌈

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

Inspiring? Fool is better off tipping at windmills. Geesh. II Corinthians 13:11

[@puthyslaya5343]

❤

[@prettylillything]

Agree

[@macemaster]

i hope he's safe too but he'll probably experience the "joy of diversity" and the cops won't do anything because punishing his killer would be "racist"

[@Olivia-bl8ez]

I used to live in Portugal and you even though drugs are decriminalized, you cannot openly use drugs in Portugal. If you are caught openly using drugs, you are still arrested, and the government sets up an intervention for you and your whole family. If your family won't do it, they still hold the intervention and make you go to rehab. That is why decriminalization has worked so well in Portugal. It is wild to me places like Portland set up programs based off success in other countries without doing any research into why those actually programs worked.

[@johnmike121]

Portugal worked because Mexico isn't right next to them

[@frannyy9309]

They know exactly what they did in Oregon.

[@bibsp3556]

They will never fund healthcare bro

[@kayjr9795]

Something poor countries cannot afford to do hence why they need to criminalise it

[@Nitsua2828]

What can anyone expect from those fools on the west coast. They all ran a paradise into a sexual, gender less drug ridden hellhole.

[@papermind4010]

Some of those people are so ideologically loyal that they can’t even admit that things have been deteriorating around them

[@amyburl3826]

Giving power to people like this is appalling. Zero tolerance and patience for this shit. Shame on you Portland officials.

[@benjaminradez2679]

I’m 21, seeing that guy at 22 just absolutely hopeless for his own future broke my heart. Hope I never get into that position and if I do, I hope someone will reach out and offer help.

[@RealEyes_Realize_RealLies]

Sorry to break it to you bud, most people who you think will help you and reach out will usually default on you without hearing a single peep.

[@ssg723]

Stay safe bro❤

[@MelvinJ64]

Just don't take drugs. It's not that hard. People make seem like staying away from drugs is mission impossible.

[@frankmfeb13]

Man I was 23 and homeless for a couple years because of heroin. It took me going to prison and coming home when I was 29 to quit and that really didn't even make me stop because I got high again for a few months after I got home but when I found out my girlfriend was pregnant with my son I stopped everything. Been home from prison 3 years now and I own my own house and I work in the union.

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

​@@MelvinJ64 people also assume everyone else is just like them. It is very hard for some people, even though you have no trouble with it.

[@BeerPhilanthropist]

I live in Portland and I can tell you this is barely scratching the surface, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Thank you Tyler for covering this and shedding light on a dark situation

[@jacksevert3099]

This has been going on in the hills of West Virgnia and Kentucky and the trailer parks of Ohio and Indiana since the 2010s... I guess it's just easier to film when they're all in a city?

[@lovePR1]

get out of there bro

[@RodrygoDeSilva]

@@jacksevert3099 The difference is, it’s still illegal to do any of that in the hills of WV and KY. In Portland, drugs are legal, guns are illegal, crime is basically legal, and cops have zero power to combat this shit hole

[@courtnayj4990]

@@RodrygoDeSilva Also there is more space and people tend to keep to themselves more and stay out of each other's way a little better. and good point about guns for sure.

[@wb8406]

not sure how it can get worse then that

[@DerpySuX]

That person who got kicked out of their house for being queer resonates so much with me. I’m horrified of my family finding out that I’m queer because I know I’ll be kicked out. I hope these people get the help they need.

[@isdfrssdjr]

did you try BBC therapy?

[@Zzzzsleepyz]

@@isdfrssdjr💀

[@laurenr9659]

I did not know Portland was like this! The way people talk about it, you'd think it's some kind of haven.

[@torikeim6167]

I was part of this statistic of drug users in Portland (meth). I had to move to get clean and I'm happy to say I've been 4 years clean. My heart hurts for these people struggling 💔 may no one else's future generations know this pain

[@noackb3498]

Thats a insanely hard achievement youve made. Very proud of you. I will never touch the syringe and never be a daily cause that shi scary

[@anthonymullinez9697]

@ congrats on your recovery. I was wondering if you can please email, I have a personal question about how you were able to kick the habit or what you went thru while getting clean. I'm trying to help someone but I want to make sure I know what to expect or how I can best help from someone who actually went thru it vs. on the net or an agency

[@lilyvee789]

I know it wasn't easy,but u are ahead of a lot of people older than u in the same situation. Keep it going and never forget the pain u went through. I wish u the best.

[@napro1]

It’s survivors guilt for me. Clean for over a decade here. Don’t use no matter what !

[@cal5358]

Proud of you Sis, keep going and much love❤

[@poisenbery]

I used to be homeless in Portland. The hardest part about it is that basically every homeless person is addicted to drugs, and they all form these circles where they start to rely on eachother, and they become more trapped. I was able to get out of it, but the main reason why I'm no longer homeless is because I stayed as far away from other homeless people as I possibly could. Also, a note on homeless shelters: 1.) It's very common to have all of your stuff go missing at those places. Theft in shelters is worse than on the streets. 2.) Staff sometimes abuse the people at the shelters 3.) When you're trying to sleep in a shelter, it's also very common to hear people having sex or masturbating. Sleeping in a tent or in a car is preferable to sleeping in a shelter. Those places are also havens for drug dealers. I honestly understand the drug use. I never got into hard drugs, but I was reliant on marijuana because the entire thing was so stressful. The biggest problem I had was resisting the urge to drink alcohol during this time. I think that if I was drinking instead of smoking, I would probably still be homeless (and an alcoholic) The thing most people don't understand about this is most people get into drugs AFTER they are homeless, because it's the only recreational activity that you really have access to. 12:22 People like this are to blame. 13:32 yes, this actually happened to me, but it was a cop who took my ID. I think it was his version of a sick joke. I tried going to the DMV to get a replacement, but they could not do anything for me because I had no proof of identity 17:09 I actually used to do these "nature walks" to try and keep my mind off of being homeless. The scariest thing is when you accidentally find a homeless camp in the woods, and you're unsure if they people occupying are dangerous or not.

[@SevillaRowan]

i hope you’re doing a lot better 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@KitchenWitch4U]

WOW, Scary stuff...glad you were strong enough to resist & make it out

[@dparks256]

Glad you're doing better friend, stay strong!

[@whocares3608]

That's awful.. so sorry.. NO SARCASM here..

[@adodson111]

i hope your doing better sending prayers ❤

[@Heretic_Jones]

I’ve lived just outside of Portland my whole life, and I have an older brother on the streets using drugs. Decriminalizing drugs was the worst thing lawmakers could’ve ever done. More homeless users, more dealers, more theft, less law enforcement. They screwed up our city and treat the people like guinea pigs, it’s sickening.

[@gamermoribundo]

you changed my mind about this issue, I was so distant from reality, it is in fact a very complicated matter.

[@Danymok]

Kevin is actually one hell of a hero. He faces a ton of risk in the name of helping people

[@grimey5.565]

He's not a hero he's trying to help people who have to help themselves first or are severely mentally ill. He can't protect himself so he will end up dead. It will be for nothing.

[@Diggz24]

​@@grimey5.565 I can't say that you're wrong sadly! But this is what becomes of liberal America!! It's a total zoo and sewer! Get these people out of office!!! That would be a huge start!

[@chbl1881]

@@grimey5.565 dont cut yourself on that edge

[@blkszntv8531]

He just talking to them while providing no help

[@PraiseJesusChristOurSavior]

I just want to let all the atheists and fence sitters know this is YOUR fault. The people driving by thinking it won’t affect them are the problem.

[@tronbasic4968]

As someone who lived in the Portland area from 1997 till now. I’m so tired of our city lying to us about them helping the homeless.

[@SuperNovaHeights_]

You get what you vote for

[@TheNeuroticjetfan]

It’s amazing how little the local news shows what’s really going on.

[@winstonsmith5365]

yeah thast called sleeping in the bed you voted for, any sane person would have left years ago!

[@Canna-Mike]

@@winstonsmith5365 What a stupid take.

[@evelynaaspidov123]

Trust me… we never voted for her. I don’t know a single person who voted for her. I have no clue who does.

[@jenwatson6975]

Im in recovery, i have been homeless countless times and kevins mission touches my heart so much, you both just got a new follower 💜

[@TanyaMedina77]

8:43 my brother is homeless in Portland, Oregon and I’m currently watching this video to see if you have filmed him. We only know he’s alive when he’s been arrested for trespassing, trying to find somewhere to sleep.

[@username5569]

I find it so humorous how Kevin is just like “that guy is showing signs of being severely psychotic and is brandishing his knife, I’m going to offer him a snickers”

[@kingjsolomon]

He said Cigarette* not snickers lol why tf would they want a snickers bro

[@kingjsolomon]

Notice the guy smoke a cigarette not eat a snickers….

[@noconnection1839]

​@@kingjsolomonbecause your not yourself when your hungry

[@kingjsolomon]

@@noconnection1839 😭 true tbf

[@kingjsolomon]

@@noconnection1839 you’re*

[@SnipE_mS]

God bless that man for dedicating his life to trying to help these people.

[@b005t3r]

If only God could stop all of this from happening, right?

[@amyelizabeth71]

​@@b005t3rit's free will that's causing it.

[@b005t3r]

@@amyelizabeth71 Will Ferrell or Will Smith?

[@RizZRizZ-]

@@b005t3rlmao

[@angelicalovegood3587]

Not all of them need help, some of us enjoy drugs if they don't get too addicted and lose everything

[@sunandrain98]

Thanks!

[@kevilevifly]

KEVINS A W.. WE NEED MORE PPL LIKE KEVIN

[@lostu9257]

I was homeless in Portland with my mother in 2005 when I was 8 years old. There was mental illness involved but never drugs. We lived in a tent in the back of a youth hostel, and when it got cold or if I got sick the hostel would let us sleep in the attic. It was rough back then, but it’s crazy to see the direction it’s gone in. Life is still rough for me, but I have my own son now, my own apartment in Detroit, Mi, and I’m in an apprenticeship to be a traditional tattooist which is cool. I carry a lot of fear with me that one thing will fall apart and I’ll be on the streets again. Just gotta trust the vision.

[@safetyfirst3132]

Question for OP: I don’t know what you were addicted to, but do you think treating people with ADHD meds for meth addiction might help? People are often drawn to drugs to self-medicate their existing problems. I’m wondering if ADHD meds might help the same way methadone helps heroin addiction. I’ve done neither drug, so I’m genuinely asking. I just know that people with ADHD commonly feel like they’re failing at life, and it can lead them into giving up on trying and eventually drug use. Do you think it would help?

[@finster1968]

@lostu9257 - Sorry to hear this bro. But happy to hear you’re on a good path, have a home, and you made it off the streets. Good luck with the apprenticeship. You got this. Let your son be your motivation. You’re giving him a good life and that’s reason enough to keep moving forward.

[@viniciuslongo4622]

Keep that chin up brother, I'm sure you'll be a hell of a good artist. Much love from Brazil❤

[@ix-Xafra]

Falling down is fine, you'll get back up again no matter what. You've already learned more than most folk know - peace & prosperity, m8!

[@Kari-bb3rm]

Stay strong !! You're a survivor! Greetings from East Tennessee

[@michellebradleygot2b]

That man has a tremendous set of balls, if we had more people like him none of this would be going on.

[@aimeeammoura7762]

Wrong 😂 even if you gave all these people houses they would sell those homes for more crack money 😅

[@just83542]

we'd still have politicians and corporations directing things, and those 60% ideological leftists undercutting any successful attempts by the moderate or common sense leftists or crypto-conservatives to improve circumstances.

[@muk280]

@@aimeeammoura7762 You dont give houses you give them a sustainable way to make a living.Just make living cheap

[@patriciasheck6378]

No. All this guy does is walk around filming these ppl. He doesnt actually offer them any help. Its exploitation.

[@TheStickinator]

These people don't want to participate in society. They want to do drugs and not work.

[@adamellis5513]

I was homeless in portland at 18 years old in 2018, it definitely wasnt like how it is now, but i remember sleeping in a tent , sometimes in shelters , but a lot of times i had to sleep on the ground with nothing and it is EXTREMELY cold at night. It breaks my heart to see people live like that.

[@incurableromantic4006]

The warning horn from "The Purge" at the start of the video, was perfectly on point.

[@finnagain]

My dad lives in Portland in this area. It's so terrible. He's told me about people pulling knives out on him and seeing dead bodies. Luckily when I'm down there nothing terrible happens besides gunshots. My dad moved with his friend about a month ago because he didn't want to deal with this stuff. I saw his old apartment in this video. It's so depressing, thank you for raising awareness about this tragedy.

[@kreep3r]

Cowardly thing to do is fleeing the problem he's created, he will spread his ideology to the state he moved to and mess that place up too. He should stay in Portland and fix the issue

[@Nofacebonnie321]

@@kreep3r how is a dad gonna fix all the problems by himself

[@Nofacebonnie321]

@@kreep3r and how did he create it

[@hiperson9813]

@@kreep3r one of the dumbest comments I’ve ever seen. It’s just stereotyping, “this person lives in this area so they’re automatically a terrible person.”

[@newlineschannel]

tre

[@siddg1463]

What a true hero Kevin is! He is almost the only one actually rolling up his sleeves and directly attempting to help these people.

[@zwan1886]

He hasn't helped a single person

[@itsashitshow7375]

​@@zwan1886casting light on the problem helps a lot more than talking shit on a comment section

[@zwan1886]

@@itsashitshow7375 these bums don't want your help fool. They don't want to get off drugs, they don't want to have jobs, they don't want to be productive, they just want drugs and will destroy the city to get more. By walking around giving them narcan he is aiding the destruction of the community. It helps absolutely no one, and Kevin knows this. He only does it for his ego and the misinformed comments calling him a hero for doing nothing good or worthwhile. Kevin is an actual menace.

[@iheartvampires5258]

@@zwan1886what have u done

[@boustrophedon5750]

@@itsashitshow7375 Kevin Dolgren used his position to commit large scale identity theft. He is currently in prison. He was abusing these homeless people.

[@Acethepaintruler]

I've lived in Oregon all my life and after the decimalization of drugs the city has just gotten worse and worse, its honestly so upsetting seeing so many people suffer and now as the years go by, people that live outside the city are starting to suffer as well, and we cant do anything about it, we need to criminalize drugs again or find an alternative and start doing something about the crimes committed and help the people that fall into addition and help them recover, the government is doing nothing to help so its up to its citizens to help, and unfortunately, most people cant anymore with how bad the situation has gotten.

[@JennyWren333]

Thank you for producing these well-done videos. I think it would be interesting to do one on what happens when homeless addicts die if they have no family to claim them. This seems a gruesome suggestion though it might be an eye opener for those in denial.

[@jayrimy]

Bless Kevin. He isn't insane; He's a true saint. I'd wage if Kevin was a billionaire no one would be on the streets. Bless that man and keep him safe because there isn't too many people out here who actually think about people like this.

[@AKPC-0331]

Unfortunately, it's that exact reason that kevin would never be a billionare in the first place. There's not a billionare on this planet that hasnt stepped on the backs of others to get their money.

[@derekstiles5801]

Except money doesn’t fix drug problems with people that don’t want it fixed. America has thrown tens of billions at programs, shelters, etc and its worse than ever. Sometimes you can’t just fix things by giving away free stuff sadly.

[@josephwalker1853]

A surprising number of addicts prefer to live on streets because they can stay close to their supply and they dont have to pay rent or maintain a house. I was a fentanyl addict and that was my mindset. The less i had to maintain and the less stuff i had that could be stolen the better off i was and the more dope i could buy.

[@andreamack7867]

@@josephwalker1853s a former heroin addict i’m happy to see you’re clean now. It can be done but you have to be 100% certain it’s what you want. Regards from England

[@jayrimy]

@@derekstiles5801 Numerous times in the video people are asked on the streets if they have had anyone to come by and help. The response is no. Not saying money fixes the problem because what does is actually getting out there and at the very least attempting to understand the psychology behind the matter. This is what Kevin is doing and if he had the money I'd wage he would actually have a team out there to attempt to help those who actually want it because the only true way to help someone is someone who wants the help. This is also why the psychology and being in the field with them is important. No one said anything about free stuff and no one said money would fix it, but I am saying if Kevin had the means he'd be a person that'd probably actually be able to help because he wouldn't be in it for the purpose of the charity as the "billions" as you say thrown away to it. Which it is thrown away because the people putting the money up are only doing that to evade taxes and claim they helped without putting forth effort.

[@lalitafaroli]

How crazy is it that Kevin cares more about the homeless than the mayor.

[@ynpavo]

Not crazy at all. It's representative of the state of western politics. There are no politicians that care for the people's interests over their own anymore. The exception proves the rule

[@gabrielameral8735]

Like George Carlin once said politicians don't have a vested interest in something that does not have money in it. Cause if it did you'd see the streets cleaned up real quick

[@RJL612]

​@gabrielameral8735 I disagree. If the streets aren't cleaned up it will cost you tax revenue from people and businesses leaving.

[@gabrielameral8735]

@RJL612 okay well again a quote from a comedian but your probably right

[@Prestize]

n kevin got tht dog in him 2😂

[@dezraboudreau1871]

This is a major reason why we moved from there in November. We loved it there, but it really went downhill.

[@retroprotogen]

As an Oregonian, I'm gonna say that Portland used to be a really cool city, but ever since COVID hit, it really messed up that city, and now it's just a giant miserable mess, and I'm sad about it 😢

[@stephenb4340]

Its insane how many people were refusing to be honest about the situation and would rather be quiet about it

[@matth8924]

Its so frustrating because its almost like there is absolutely no room for any nuance anymore. You’re either one way or the other. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that while the war on drugs was a colossal mistake, the answer is not simply letting our cities turn into anarchy. At the same time, if we can’t address the ROOT CAUSE of what is driving people to drugs in the first place, then we are wasting our time.

[@ci6516]

The war on drugs was a complete sham . It was never an actual war on drugs . So it’s ridiculous people point at it as a reason as to why law enforcement won’t work. Does the taliban have addicts ? no . Why ? Because they actually made it illegal , like actually . The war on drugs was never really a war on drugs . It was just a poster with no real action . If you went to the inner cities in 80s you’d see open air crack markets . There was never a war

[@orangesnowflake3769]

its probably out of fear of backlash from some of the homeless residents

[@stephenb4340]

@@orangesnowflake3769 that's a good point

[@ciandoyle3315]

It's what jappens when liberals double down

[@beefcake08]

this is what happens when you decriminalize drugs WITHOUT rehab centres and other facilities of that sort. the government does not care at all about these people like they say they do. there’s a right way to do this, and this is clearly not it.

[@DocBree13]

And strict regulation: medication-grade drugs without contaminants and with known strengths, clean needles, staffed centers to consume the drugs where Narcan, CPR, etc can given immediately if needed. It costs a tremendous amount of money, but in the long run, would be worth it. Portland has just given up and let lawlessness run wild.

[@thorn.charmer]

Rehab and care would cost money, and the homeless-industrial complex can't be spending money on things that would put them out of business.

[@TwoToneSoldier]

Adults should be allowed to do what they want within reason, but going from "drugs are illegal" to "all drugs are decriminalized" without a way out this happens.

[@XMooseManX]

@@TwoToneSoldierhonestly we just created a city for addicts to go and do what they want. Sadly it took over an existing awesome city but this is freedom. Let it ride out. Fix cps and Take the kids away.

[@TwoToneSoldier]

@@XMooseManX you have to fix what’s causing it. Poverty and mental health issues are what cause this type of drug use. We need to support each other better in this country

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

I left Portland in 2008 and never looked back. I can't say homelessness-drugs-crime didn't exist back then, but it was on a tiny level compared to this.

[@adammendoza1441]

Kevin is on another level. Awesome man right there.

[@riverriver5345]

Thank you for showing people what really is going on in America. We know the national news networks won't do that. Ever.

[@lukebrians9055]

most of the US is not like this

[@riverriver5345]

@lukebrians9055 I never said it was all over America yet. But numbers are growing in the parts that are this way. And where do you think they are going to go? Into the rest of America of course.

[@MrSamoDude]

@@lukebrians9055The fact that part of the USA, one of the richest countries in the world, is like this is astonishing.

[@crimson_koi1092]

@@lukebrians9055 \SF and NYC is pretty near to this point, the fact some of the richest cities in the world is turning into this is stunning

[@dsouzabc2234]

​​@@lukebrians9055 if not this then, blm, if not that daily multiple school shootings, if not that puberty blockers, if not that legal shoplifting, if not that, legal drag shows in school. All that in the name of "freedom"

[@yolandaespinosa2232]

Excelente información, muchas gracias por compartir, bendiciones

[@MangooPvp]

I lived in Portland for 8 years from 2012-2020 and I love the city and have rarely come across the bad patches of the city

[@milesbennett]

Kevin is a literal angel. He's sympathetic, but he's still realistic. Great man.

[@dinozorman]

He's not realistic. But he is optimistic

[@thomashauer6804]

yep he is the true batman

[@KevinCholula]

Why you talking about me 😂

[@ComedyBros5]

We need a lot more Kevin's in this world!

[@milesbennett]

@@dinozorman what makes you say that?

[@KadenChevy]

I live in Portland, OR and this has been one of the few honest representations of this city. Nothing was overexaggerated. I don't know how you could even exaggerate the situation here tbh. Kevin truly is a hero, and i hope he is able to stay safe because this city can truly be a nightmare of a place. Thank you Tyler for finally showing the world what it really is like here.

[@mjverostek1278]

Why do you smoothbrains vote for the policies that lead to this?

[@mjverostek1278]

Also, please do not simply escape to non-democrat areas. They don't want you.

[@sawsbone7303]

@@mjverostek1278 what does this have to do with this dudes comment?

[@rosalina2773]

That’s very sad. I remember how this used to be the city I dreamed about visiting as a teen 13 years ago… I never actually got the chance to. From what I’ve seen of it today I don’t want to anymore.

[@johncarter4502]

​@rosalina it's still beautiful here. Of course it isn't perfect but I have lived here for 15 years and have zero plans on leaving.

[@user-dt9ge3hz4s]

Lived in Oregon all of my life. Last ten years of bad government leaders has ruined this state. Will not go into Portland any longer unless an absolute necessity. Used to be a nice city. Please people, get these politicians out that are ruining our country.

[@tatirenee7502]

i hope kevin stays safe out there ive lived close to portland and have been there many times its definitely dangerous territory and hes putting himself right int the middle

[@Sea_Enjoyer]

This is the kinda stuff Vice used to do back when people respected them. This is real journalism.

[@antoniojg-b8284]

after a while it devolved into "journalist goes to 3rd world country under the guise of journalism but ended up just doing drugs and partying" lmao

[@lcttk2049]

they still do a lot of good journalism, they showed how Rio de Janeiro in Brazil where im from really is, most of the journalists in Brazil are afraid to even go to a favela and interview the gang leaders, they showed the world what rio is really like besides the beaches and Copacabana

[@TheJudgeofLevelstm]

VICE is government controlled garbage just like this is religious based right wing garbage.

[@MarchPlaymate]

@@lcttk2049 no they show weird taboo shit no one cares about

[@80AM.]

how is this "real" journalism? Literally every major city in the US has the same problems regarding the homeless and drug use in the public. He has done no actual research on the topic. Go look at downtown philly, LA, Cleveland - The same exact shit is happening and drugs haven't been decriminalized there. People are still walking around shooting up heroine in broad daylight. Yes, these are super sad conditions, but portraying it as being caused by the decriminalization of drugs is bullshit. This is what journalism has become and it's fucking sad.

[@Haveapowday]

That 22 year old broke my heart. I just turned 22 last month, and I spent 7 months addicted to fentanyl. I’m watching this video just hours after being released from a detox facility. I hope that young man gets the help he needs, because it IS out there.

[@violet-skyewray8925]

You should be so proud of yourself, you’ve got this x

[@BumboLooks]

@@violet-skyewray8925 So proud for being too stupid to not use fentanyl.

[@janellr.n5238]

God Bless you and my Prayers are that you find strength to stay clean. Maybe you can help others in the same position. 💜✝️

[@chloe6588]

Hope you're doing better, and good luck - you got this

[@j-life8502]

❤ Thats wonderful ! Good luck and never give up. Proud of you stranger . I've lost many many family/ friends to fentanl . Never forget NEVER! what that was like and how far you have come. Big 🫂 🤗

[@reginafromrio]

That driftwood home is a dream! I mean when I was a kid, that was it. So sweet.

[@TanyaMedina77]

11:21 these are all facts my whole families from Oregon. I have a brother that’s homeless I look for him all the time. We tried to offer him help.

[@random1974]

The fact people can say “oh yeah I died a couple weeks ago” so calmly is so worrying. I really hope these people can get the help they need and that Portland can recover 😢

[@careless3241]

Its easier to lose your life when you know it isn't worth living

[@justgaming7679]

It terrifies me that it’s just a thing people can say nowadays, and it is uncanny how death is no longer permanent.

[@glidinggolovinn]

you're a female you don't exactly help any men besides the ones you value above you

[@James-kv6kb]

​@@justgaming7679Well the United states has been killing people in other countries for a long time so maybe it's just karma

[@Maxibo234]

​@@justgaming7679 when I read comments like this, I'm terrified! You can probably vote! 😮

[@robryan2079]

Kevin’s raw passion to help people is amazing I am getting choked up a bit seeing how much he genuinely cares for people and it is challenging my natural cynicism

[@DG-mk7kd]

considering that kevin probably voted for every policy that inexorably led to the current state of affairs, I'll remain somewhat cynicle

[@Kileahh]

@@DG-mk7kd I'm sure you also think that everyone on the street is using fentanyl and you can OD from touching it or being near it. You're a disappointment.

[@O___00]

Plus, the shitlibs are perpetually in denial: 12:05

[@jebalitabb8228]

@@DG-mk7kdthat’s a pretty restarted opinion to have when you have no idea if that’s true or not

[@disf5178]

@@jebalitabb8228 It's most likely true. You think someone who was against laws that coddle junkies would be out coddling junkies?

[@Robert-su7wv]

Very accurate depiction of Portland. Without fear of consequence, the drug issues have exploded (predictable outcome)

[@mocochan]

When I visited Portland years ago, it was nice town and thinking about moving there. I’m shocked to see the city now. I’m sad about San Francisco too. What happened to the US?

[@shelbymcconnell9623]

I was homeless in Portland addicted to drugs 3 years later I am now sober and work in Portland and it is really hard to see everyone who is basically stuck I wish for every person to get the help they so badly need and deserve

[@MEGR7]

I’m glad you got out of it! Curious, don’t these drugs cost money? How do these addicts afford them?

[@CoffeJello]

I’d I guess

[@divlles]

So how has decriminalizing everything worked out you say you got Sober House that benefited you how does that benefit anyone else or did it make it harder to get sober cuz you sit there look at all these people who can't get help how do you help them you can't punish him and they just take all the resources because there is no repercussions for at least that's what most people think but look at the city can't afford to do anything can't afford not to do anyting can't make any money cuz people don't want to go there and why would they place looks like a dumb because of the time it is a dump there was no thought when y'all decriminalized everything and on top of that how do you arrest somebody when they're just going to be off the next day keep them off the streets so the businesses can keep making some money you never know who's going to be right back out but that doesn't solve the problem really there doesn't so what's been done to actually solve the problem I like nothing except making crime legal and everyone paying for it

[@discocycle]

@@divlles can you rewrite this so I can read it?

[@divlles]

@@discocycle no worries you got this

[@peach-iz2zi]

Tyler is a legend, he’s addressing huge problems and hoping to stop them. That’s Tyler for you.

[@FLIPPHONE69]

Lol profiting off degenerate drug addicts with no hope for recovery... so legendary reeeee

[@CG-xt8yc]

I think he just found his platform and is hitting hard hitting topics, I wouldn’t say stop them but to put an unbiased view on the problems going on. I think he hopes it stops, but idk about him stopping them since this is a huge difficult problem to solve now.

[@coltonbrassie3565]

Of course that woman who angrily tells them to “have a nice day” is the average far “socially conscious” leftist voter.

[@coltonbrassie3565]

There’s that moment you realize their social identity is so deeply embedded within these belief systems, they don't care about the actual ramifications.

[@user-vl1md3ep6u]

I am so thankful for the family and friends that love me, because I am clean today, over a year clean amen to that 🙏 May the great Spirit be with all that are looking for a better way of life ❤️

[@MartinSage]

Street name: Narcan Medical name: Naloxone Reverses the effects of Fentanyl BUT it will do this too quickly for a daily user. I once thought I had OD'd on a Vicodin laced with Fentanyl. The ER doctor warned me against using it. Another ER doc said she only gives it to extreme life/death circumstances

[@gemox3225]

This guy is insanely brave and I guess he's just really passionate about helping.

[@bmunday]

hes some sort of church creep self elected nobody.

[@amandad6782]

This video was made to make it look scarier than it is.

[@Nicolas_Gamer5476]

@@amandad6782 are you sure

[@Nicolas_Gamer5476]

@@amandad6782 i mean it is made slightly scarier than it is like the assaults and gunshots but that is probably cancelled off with the drug use

[@vfn112]

​@Amanda D you must be high on fent to say its not as bad as it seems 😢

[@sully2350]

It's been said in countries where they've had real success legalizing drugs that they DO NOT tolerate drug users walking around the city (and public parks) wreaking havoc while high. In other words they've said "Yes you can do this BUT we are not going to allow you to antagonize, harass or otherwise scare other citizens while doing so." How else could it possibly work? Just legalizing drugs and then allowing them to continue wreaking havoc on the city doesn't work.

[@kakishisfriend1126]

I waswondering gow theirs work. Cause this looks like mayhem.

[@toximan2008]

At the end of the day... how open you are or not doesn't matter. Whatever "style" of society you run NEEDS to be somehow enforced.

[@sully2350]

@@toximan2008 Well said

[@sully2350]

@@kakishisfriend1126 Exactly. You would need some type of law enforcement involved or it would be chaos.

[@xewa7951]

It’s not necessarily about them being in public while intoxicated. In countries where they have legalised, you will find users intoxicated in public however this is limited and controlled because of the fact that they are also given support. •Support such as being housed, regardless of wether they are using substances or not - keeping people safe & giving other options rather than the streets. •Financial support & access to Free healthcare, which keep people safe & massively improves the chance of a more stable mindset. • People are given therapy, support workers and coaching, which helps enable people to successfully get back into society. •Offer people various ways of getting back into free education, apprenticeships for different supported programs/volunteer work in order to empower people to get back into the workplace. It’s **this** vital support that massively improves the quality of life for all people, both keeping people safe and enables them to rejoin society. It also massively increases the likelihood of people being able to engage with support to quit substance use altogether. Criminalising addiction doesn’t help anybody but also leaving them to rot doesn’t help either which is what Portland is doing. They just switched rotting in jail for rotting in the streets. Statistically decriminalisation along with support systems work and actually cost less to society in the long run. It’s an extremely effective way to help, actually offer support and pathways that work regardless of addiction status. ----- Of course America seems to operate on a vastly different system than EU countries, People in America can be working full-time and still not afford to have healthcare or pay for their medical bills. Choosing to die because you cannot afford treatment is not something I’ve ever heard of growing up in Europe, however I know this has been the case in America - after meeting a man in Hospital in Copenhagen he told me very directly how shocked he was that this service was free (he was on holiday) And how that they had found a ruptured cyst ( I think?) and if they hadn’t operated he would be dead because despite being in an increasing amount of pain for many weeks, if he hadn’t of been on this holiday he would not of sought medical treatment due to the potential cost and that he would ever dream of calling an ambulance because shockingly you have to pay hundreds for that also.

[@KimberlyRamus-vh7kp]

The compassion he shows is why he can boldly walk through some of these areas and not get killed or beat up at least. You can see it on his face he just cares for humans whom no one else cares for.

[@LJ-fr8so]

Kevin is a hero. Hopefully the politics and the voters wake up to make a difference. Most people on those streets need help. And they are off the streets. Why are things so ignorant there.

[@gypsonny2]

Kevin is the hero Portland does not deserve. Straight up, Kevin, you a real G

[@OffTheWagons]

Portland does deserve him, it was and still is a beautiful city with a ton of potential being wasted

[@DisabledAtDisney]

I feel like we need monthly updates on Kevin to let us know he is still ok!

[@Josh-vp2lf]

hes got a youtube caled truthonthestreets

[@__Jah__]

lots of these people i really felt for but the lady around 13:35 really didn't pull on my heart strings at all 30 something maybe 40 something still living with their parents; i guarantee "being queer" wasn't the only reason she got kicked out of the house

[@samanthaaviles6245]

It’s so saddening that all it took for a society to rot and fall apart like this is decriminalizing drugs. Without the threat of incarceration folks can’t stay off drugs?!? So tragic, bless this brothers heart for having hope.

[@Bigchungywungy]

This is real journalism. I've seen all those VICE documentaries and tens of the like, and nothing comes close to this: providing the pure unfiltered reality. For the first time this did, as it should, give me a reality check. Those in power see statistics but they don't view the raw unfiltered scenes like this did.

[@joecadzow4482]

Whats the reality check? You don’t like drugs and are terrified of homeless people? You think invading homeless camps and standing over people with a mic while your poster boy tells you his biased agenda is journalism? He briefly touched on where decriminalisation of drugs can work but then titles the video “I went to a city where drugs are legal…”. He’s generalising an entire issue to millions of his followers.

[@bosmanmclnnis]

@@joecadzow4482 Go do your own reporting if you don’t like it. Stay safe. Tyler, bravo.

[@saikashima282]

Biased agenda?tf are you 0n? Dude interviewed the people it actually affected, and didn't just "briefly" touch on other cities, he showed what he believed pregon based their system on, and explained why Portland failed but these other systems worked.

[@adil0028]

@@joecadzow4482 yeah, we are terrified of homeless people, and don't like them either, you got a problem with that?

[@thomashauer6804]

yea vice became its own satire. this dude really brings it every week . from epsteins island to portland. no divided bullshit no politics (you can see both sides are drug victims anyway. the over woke and the trailerpark) just the streets and its struggle and he even discussed solutions (portugals programs for addicts)..the most important thing is probably to find the inside guys like kevin who has a rational view on it

[@itsnoterica]

Those vendors seem to be more concerned about being politically correct than the actual issues right in front of their doorstep

[@timcombs2730]

As a Portlander myself , the vendor is a prime example of the demographic of people who are directly responsible for how terrible it’s gotten. The passive aggressive culture that the city is so shamefully famous for is its biggest at all encompassing problems. Sadly the only thing that’s probably gonna get someone like her to change her mind is becoming a victim of the crimewave her values created.

[@SquirtelDaTurtel]

POV: Living in a leftist paradise.

[@3nertia]

Welcome to the game of capitalism ;)

[@lostintranslation1957]

This is the Democrat view for the future. You lucky Americans.

[@brokenrubber5701]

Yeah, it's a death cult

[@Chelskie-darts]

Absolute legend Kevin 🙏🏽

[@JennnaLeee]

Portland was such a good place, and what it's turned into is sad. I hope it's getting better, but before I left there was a rumor about a serial killer that was killing homeless people....

[@esilaalise4392]

I applaud you for going boots to the ground. Praying for your safety and success in helping this horrible situation.

[@icutoffmyleftwing7190]

Applaud for boots on the ground. I do as well. Kevin is a real human. Although I must ask when we thank Kevin do we also condone this happening to a city to require him to be in danger? Hmm.

[@zjaymond3174]

Measure 110 was a good idea economically and saves millions of dollars for use by police for other more dangerous crimes like murder, terrorism, drug trafficking, etc. it was poorly executed though, fentanyl shouldn’t have been apart of the list of drugs decriminalized. If it was only natural drugs like weed, kratom, mushrooms, mescaline, Ibogaine, dmt etc. drugs more addictive and more dangerous than alcohol shouldn’t be decrimmed, this includes fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine.

[@UnderTheIceburg]

@@zjaymond3174 You can't really go making a list of ok and not ok drugs like that, because the market changes too quickly to adapt. If fentanyl was criminalized but MDMA was not, everyone would just be on MDMA instead and maybe it wouldn't be *quite* as bad but you'll still be dealing with issues of a similar scope. The underlying problem is that they looked at a model that had short term success and then only chose the easiest/cheapest part to follow; decriminalization. They completely neglected to implement the mandatory drug program that the model depended on to work. Like a huge part the Portugal system relied on was that if cops caught you carrying, you may not have faced criminal charges but you were literally dropped off at detox. Even more, Portugal ended up rolling back a ton of their program because it was way too expensive to maintain, and this is a European country with an extremely high tax-and-spend scheme compared to America. Like ~35% median income tax rate and 23% sales tax on the majority of items. This just isn't a tax rate that most Americans would agree to facilitate.

[@RLB74]

​@@zjaymond3174, I know that this is your opinion, but I'm a former addict and I did not want to vote for measure 110. I live in Portland Oregon and this measure 110 that the citizens, for the state of Oregon voted for decriminalization and I think it has made it worse

[@breelee4362]

Wow Kevin is freaking crazy and brave! I hope he stays safe out there. His heart is in the right place and we could use more people like him.

[@IWasAllLikeG93]

​@@WhatItMeansToWin Why don't you go to Portland and make your own video then? Good luck making it not look like a complete shithole.

[@MaxHayes-hk5sh]

​@@WhatItMeansToWinWhy do we not need Kevin's? He's a man wanting to help all these people who are drugged. How is that bad?

[@EavenStarchilde]

I really hope he watches his back, because they wanted to hurt him already- I guarantee he has an SOS on his head. He needs to be very careful.

[@funnytiktoks800]

he’s a joke litterally not doing anything but stopping in talking. This all for views in yall fall for it smh

[@EavenStarchilde]

@@funnytiktoks800 dont complain unless you're gonna help.

[@Santuse]

Opium: "Not sure if I feel like fighting a war for the emperor" Fentanyl: "Not sure I feel like breathing"

[@andreborges2881]

Being from Brazil, I can’t understand… Is this real? Is this homelessness/addiction problem really so widespread? Wow, here in BR we’ve been battling homelessness ever since the 1920’s, and crack since the 00s, but I’m starting to fear for fentanyl, really…Never seen anything like this.

[@EveningTV]

My son died from an accidental overdose in Portland in 2016. He went there to pursue his music career. I have often questioned why we encouraged and supported his move to that city, but you can find drugs anywhere so I'm not sure what role Portland played in my son's premature death. Of course as a mother, you wonder these things and reconsider all of the choices you made.

[@no.4613]

I'm sorry for your loss. Not your fault.

[@Lou-lu3tw]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will pray that you may find peace❤️🙏

[@rochellepaputsis7245]

It’s hard to lose a loved one under any circumstance May you find comfort in your memories of your son and keep him in your heart. Yah bless you 🙌

[@Feirin332]

I'm so, so sorry.

[@fool4coffee]

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. This could have happened to anyone and of course you want the best for your son. All you can really do is be supportive of your son's dreams. Please don't be too hard on yourself. He is safe and comfortable now. And you will see him again when you are ready.

[@justiceneeded01]

Unbelievable. I'm 41 and I remember about 25 years ago when I was a few years short of graduating high school Portland was like the bees knees of cities. It was beautiful, the people were just different, and it seemed like the opportunities were endless. It seemed like there wasn't a bad thing to say about it. Seeing it now literally makes me sick. If I didn't know this was Portland I'd have thought it was the 3rd level of hell or something. What a shame.

[@user-nv1gm2zj7y]

wokeness.. san fransico is next or already is

[@2lottt]

@@user-nv1gm2zj7ythat’s not wokeness that’s being a sheep woke is being aware just because some sheep say it still doesn’t change it’s meaning

[@user-nv1gm2zj7y]

@@2lottt haha wrong. woke never amounted to anything

[@clos1203]

Welcome to America brother. Read 1984 and more specifically read a book called Brave New World it predicted what's going on now.

[@Nonamekarl]

​@@user-nv1gm2zj7ytheres a place called skid row in san francisco

[@noahtemple5911]

I would like to see more videos with Kevin again in the future.

[@dpQUASTY]

When I read the title I thought you were talking about Portugal, where drugs are also decriminalised. Its a huge success over there. It seems to be in the details