Pubdate: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB) Copyright: 2001 Calgary Herald Contact: http://www.calgaryherald.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/66 Author: Chris A. Marriott LET LAMAZE COMPETE Re: "The missing man," George Johnson, Opinion, June 7. I cannot agree with the Spruce Meadows staff who have banned Eric Lamaze from their facility because he was caught using an illegal substance. The nature of recovery from addiction includes relapse. I do not feel he should be banned for life as long as he is trying to stay on top of his problem. If the problem is that cocaine is an illegal substance, perhaps some of the rest of the riders, to say nothing of the people who go to Spruce Meadows, should be tested for marijuana use. It is also an illegal substance, one used by a large percentage of the population. As for Eric, I am glad to hear he is doing well and still able to participate in the sport in which he excels at other facilities. Our loss is their gain. Chris A. Marriott Calgary - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake