Grant County hamstrings heroin program

This story is a perfect example of right-wing county officials running roughshod over cities' local control.

Despite Tea Party complaints, Kentucky recently authorized needle exchange programs for heroin addicts. This is one of the most effective measures for reducing health threats posed by heroin abuse.

The town of Williamstown in Grant County was prepared to open a needle exchange. But so far, Grant County Fiscal Court has refused to approve the exchange.

How many people will die before the county lifts its thumb? This is also an illustration of why cities need to be given more autonomy from the counties' misrule. That's kind of the whole point of having cities.